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BN57 FTE

2007 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

159,623 mi
Last recorded159,623 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 FTE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 159,623 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 159,623 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 157,119 miles

Front Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 150,593 miles

HORN sound distorted

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough suspension knock nearside (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 150,588 miles

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn sound slightly distorted

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 143,098 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 143,098 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 137,899 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 137,896 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 128,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring replaced with used part

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust Shield Loose

Fail 23 Nov 2018 128,566 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust Shield Loose

Pass 19 Dec 2017 124,418 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 120,217 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 120,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 111,881 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 111,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 104,205 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 104,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 95,895 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 95,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 79,156 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box and mounting is very rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2011 70,490 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 58,696 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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BN57 FTE is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BN57 FTE, 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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BN57 FTE is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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