MOT Status
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137,215 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp aim too high Both headlight aims too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats folded unable to test rear belts
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats folded down unable to test all rear belts.
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Inner Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Both front drive shaft seals have slight leakage. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner shoulder and cracking on outer. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner shoulder close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner shoulder and slightly stepping and cracking on outer. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner shoulder and cracking through tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner shoulder and cracking through tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Not able to check rear seat belts due to rear seats folded down.
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear number plates deteriorated. (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported last hanging bracket (7.1.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn smooth
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear (7.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn smooth
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BN57 MGE is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 MGE, 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 MGE is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 7 September 2007.
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