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BN57 MEU

2007 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,766 mi
Last recorded136,766 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 MEU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 136,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 131,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlight light intensity slightly reduced

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 131,096 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside headlight light intensity slightly reduced

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 111,710 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 98,237 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 98,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 87,049 miles

Nearside headlight beam image slightly weak

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

Offside Front top suspension leg top mount bearing slightly seized

Pass 1 Sep 2015 68,374 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 59,412 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 42,492 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 42,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 26,583 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 26 Aug 2011 17,750 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 14,904 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 MEU is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BN57 MEU, 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 MEU is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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