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BG57 UBC

2007 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,509 mi
Last recorded73,509 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 UBC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 73,509 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 71,283 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 68,519 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 64,366 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Steering pipe close to steering rack underside of vehicle. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has slight cracking on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 64,366 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Steering pipe close to steering rack underside of vehicle. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has slight cracking on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering rack inner gaiter insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 60,662 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 58,752 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 56,598 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 53,009 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 49,171 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 45,279 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 41,642 miles

Rear Exhaust tail pipe bracket broken off weld advisory

Pass 16 Oct 2014 38,362 miles

nsfbrake binding slightly advisory

Pass 18 Oct 2013 35,014 miles

nearside front brakes slightly sticking

offside front tyre cut in thread close to cords

Pass 11 Oct 2012 31,381 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 31,381 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre out of shape

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 28,277 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 24,441 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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BG57 UBC is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG57 UBC, 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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BG57 UBC is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 20 October 2007.

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