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BG07 LKP

2007 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,155 mi
Last recorded133,155 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 LKP
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2023 133,155 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 131,097 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 131,095 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 131,092 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 126,612 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 120,874 miles

slight damage to windscreen but out of drivers view

Fail 7 Sep 2020 120,874 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

slight damage to windscreen but out of drivers view

Pass 11 Sep 2019 114,317 miles

Nearside Door mirror cover missing

Nearside Front Tyre wearing smooth on both edges (205/50 17)

Nearside Headlamp light output slightly reduced

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

Offside Door mirror cover missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Sep 2019 114,317 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Door mirror cover missing

Nearside Front Tyre wearing smooth on both edges (205/50 17)

Nearside Headlamp light output slightly reduced

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

Offside Door mirror cover missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Aug 2018 105,999 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 93,377 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2016 81,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f rear bushes cracking , rear brake discs worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 72,110 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 61,430 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cut on tyre side wall n/s/f not down to cords

front brake pads 1/2 worn

Pass 2 Sep 2013 52,362 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 43,509 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 39,230 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 39,230 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 32,636 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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BG07 LKP is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BG07 LKP, 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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BG07 LKP is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 April 2007.

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