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BN57 MGE

2007 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

137,215 mi
Last recorded137,215 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 MGE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 137,215 miles

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))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 137,215 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 132,925 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 132,925 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both headlight aims too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 127,510 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 122,550 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 118,004 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 113,419 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 109,335 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 106,105 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 101,654 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 101,562 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 95,964 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 95,964 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 90,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn smooth

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 90,094 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 81,956 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 73,139 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 73,139 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 64,391 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 55,502 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 45,956 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 35,935 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 35,935 miles

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)

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 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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