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AY57 XLB

2007 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

133,545 mi
Last recorded133,545 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 XLB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 133,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear distorted

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre size 215/45x18

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 133,543 miles

Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Both (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front tyre distorted

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear tyres distorted

Tyre size 215/45x18

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 121,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres distorted

Tyre size 215/45x18

Fail 13 Jan 2023 121,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres distorted

Tyre size 215/45x18

Pass 11 Jan 2022 108,379 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 108,379 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 96,830 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

tyre size 215/45x18

Fail 12 Jan 2021 96,830 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

tyre size 215/45x18

Pass 11 Jul 2019 82,167 miles

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Child seat fitted, unable to test condition of seat belt

Rear Both tyres have slight wear on inner edges

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 82,167 miles

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Child seat fitted, unable to test condition of seat belt

Rear Both tyres have slight wear on inner edges

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 75,336 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 75,015 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 64,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

slight play steering rack

Fail 23 Jun 2017 64,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

slight play steering rack

Pass 17 Jun 2016 50,245 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front both suspension arm rear bushes getting perished

Nearside Front tyre almost bald inner edge raised tread

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread and cuts not to cords

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 50,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front both suspension arm rear bushes getting perished

Nearside Front tyre almost bald inner edge raised tread

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread and cuts not to cords

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 45,157 miles

osf tyre cut out on inner edge in raised area

Pass 25 Jun 2014 39,401 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 32,556 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 29,342 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 29,342 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 26,439 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r handbrake sticking slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2010 22,178 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 XLB is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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