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AY57 XLA

2007 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

133,124 mi
Last recorded133,124 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 XLA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2019 133,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight travel on handbrake lever/efficiency met

Pass 17 Nov 2018 121,087 miles

Center and rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

recommend parking brake leaver adjusted

Pass 29 Nov 2017 112,381 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front number plate damaged

offside front & nearside front tyre tread edges worn & deforming

offside rear & nearside rear tyre tread edges worn & deforming

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2017 112,381 miles

Braking system leaking nearside rear brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front number plate damaged

offside front & nearside front tyre tread edges worn & deforming

offside rear & nearside rear tyre tread edges worn & deforming

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2016 97,477 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre inner treads "chunking"

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2016 97,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both rear tyre inner treads "chunking"

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2015 85,985 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust silencer outer corroded.

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2015 85,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust silencer outer corroded.

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2014 72,359 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2014 72,359 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2013 58,981 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 58,924 miles

o/s mirror damaged (side repeater working ok)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 50,805 miles

Dent in passenger door

Exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 18 Sep 2012 50,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Dent in passenger door

Exhaust silencer in poor condition

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 42,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 42,159 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 30,611 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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AY57 XLA is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AY57 XLA, 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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AY57 XLA is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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