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AK57 URM

2007 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,967 mi
Last recorded142,967 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 URM
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 142,967 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 138,697 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 138,694 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 128,299 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 128,299 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 103,126 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 94,617 miles

Chips in windscreen but not obscuring the drivers view

Exhaust mounting defective rear most (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 94,616 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Chips in windscreen but not obscuring the drivers view

Exhaust mounting defective rear most (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 92,018 miles

Chip in windscreen but not obscuring the drivers view.

Rear exhaust bracket is broken but exhaust is still adeqately supported.

Pass 1 Oct 2018 88,338 miles

O/S/R tyre stepped on inner edge.

Rear exhaust hanger broken.

Pass 2 Oct 2017 82,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls slightly perished.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside fog lamp lens damaged.

offside fog lamp not working.

Fail 2 Oct 2017 82,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls slightly perished.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside fog lamp lens damaged.

offside fog lamp not working.

Pass 3 Oct 2016 78,160 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 70,433 miles

N/s/front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 Oct 2014 64,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 59,594 miles

rear ex box weak & rusty, only just passable

Fail 7 Oct 2013 59,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear ex box weak & rusty, only just passable

Pass 4 Oct 2012 52,694 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 44,292 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

wipers poor

Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,037 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre slight out of sahpe on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2010 37,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre slight out of sahpe on inner edge

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 URM is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 URM, 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 URM is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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