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BK07 SXB

2007 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

161,741 mi
Last recorded161,741 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 SXB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 161,741 miles

Exhaust corroding at flexi

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

fuel cap damaged

starter switch hanging down

Fail 13 Mar 2026 161,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded at flex

fuel cap damaged

starter switch hanging down

Pass 21 Mar 2025 156,051 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 156,031 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 131,631 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 131,631 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bold on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bold on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 124,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 118,849 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm (Back) bushes split and delaminated from housings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 118,848 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm (Back) bushes split and delaminated from housings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 109,087 miles

Both front tyre's & o/s rear tyre low in tread

Pass 29 Apr 2019 96,322 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 87,388 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 87,381 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 74,824 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both steering rack inner rack joints have slight play

Pass 22 Apr 2016 69,467 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 69,467 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 62,757 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 55,334 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 46,038 miles

Both Front tyres are worn below 2mm,tyre size 205/55x16W.

Front Brake-pads are wearing thin.

Rear Brake-pads are wearing thin.

Pass 21 May 2012 36,332 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 26,420 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 26,420 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 21,512 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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BK07 SXB is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BK07 SXB, 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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BK07 SXB is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 23 April 2007.

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