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AK57 ULW

2007 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

148,745 mi
Last recorded148,745 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 ULW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 148,745 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box hold (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 148,725 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low to low / adjuster missing broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box hold (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 145,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n/s body damage

Fail 3 Feb 2024 145,092 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

coolant bottle loose

coolant low

heat shield loose

n/s body damage

Pass 26 Jan 2023 139,288 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs pitted inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear park brake weak on offside

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured all rear indicators slightly pale (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear most hanger fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 139,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose, no inner clamp (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs pitted inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear park brake weak on offside

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured all rear indicators slightly pale (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear most hanger fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 131,901 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 131,901 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 123,833 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 123,833 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 114,433 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 114,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 106,705 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 102,011 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 102,011 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2017 101,029 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 90,636 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 90,636 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 79,965 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 66,623 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 51,851 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 51,851 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 45,148 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 37,307 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 28,694 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C30?

Based on 505,875 MOT tests across 31,193 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,295
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,252
Registration plate lamp not working 5,361
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,689
coil spring broken 3,588
position lamp(s) not working 3,397
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AK57 ULW is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2007 Volvo C30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 71,720 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo C30 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK57 ULW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C30 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Volvo C30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK57 ULW is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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