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BJ07 YLA

2007 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,148 mi
Last recorded35,148 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 YLA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 35,148 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 34,823 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 34,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 34,091 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 33,413 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 32,563 miles

wipers slight smearing

Pass 28 Sep 2020 32,362 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 30,970 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 28,749 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 26,632 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 26,630 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 23,916 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 21,808 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 19,813 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 18,666 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 17,187 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 16,111 miles

Anti-skid srevice required. Warning light on.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 12,455 miles

anti skid warning light on

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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BJ07 YLA is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Red 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 BJ07 YLA, 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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What year was BJ07 YLA registered?

BJ07 YLA is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 6 April 2007.

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