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BK57 KLV

2007 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,855 mi
Last recorded129,855 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 KLV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 129,855 miles

Coolant reservoir starting to crack/craze

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight deformation on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 May 2025 124,021 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 109,104 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 109,104 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 109,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 103,926 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 103,922 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 96,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rearward rubber mounting bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a minor cut in tread face (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside headlamp horizontal alignment only just within limits & adjusters inoperative

rear bumper nearside end & plastic wheel arch moulding both have slight damage

Fail 12 Jan 2021 96,875 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter not secured to steering rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter not secured to steering rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rearward rubber mounting bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a minor cut in tread face (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside headlamp horizontal alignment only just within limits & adjusters inoperative

rear bumper nearside end & plastic wheel arch moulding both have slight damage

Pass 4 Jan 2020 94,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear showing bumper damage

Pass 16 Jan 2019 89,548 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 83,894 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust hanger badly corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 83,894 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust hanger badly corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 78,089 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 78,089 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 69,393 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 69,391 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 61,565 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 52,661 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 38,129 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 32,435 miles

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

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

exhaust emissions too clean to register for test

Fail 26 Sep 2011 32,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

exhaust emissions too clean to register for test

Pass 20 Sep 2010 24,818 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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BK57 KLV is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BK57 KLV, 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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BK57 KLV is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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