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BK57 KLZ

2007 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,250 mi
Last recorded126,250 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 KLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 126,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 126,250 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 122,634 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamp lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

fluid leak from clutch slave cylinder in gearbox

Pass 14 Aug 2023 117,331 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 111,335 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 111,335 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure rear mounting bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater not working offside and nearside wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 105,729 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 105,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2020 102,199 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres are worn very close to minimum tread depth limits & should be replaced soon

Pass 9 Aug 2019 98,498 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 92,389 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 92,389 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 85,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 78,422 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 75,082 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 59,932 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 59,931 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 43,480 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 42,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 33,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 28,131 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 22,913 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 KLZ is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KLZ, 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 KLZ is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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