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BT57 UMC

2007 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

116,075 mi
Last recorded116,075 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 UMC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 116,075 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 116,075 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 112,438 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 112,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Manuel Adjustment On Head Lamp Not Working. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire Under Vehicle Just Above Catalytic Converter. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Reservoir Bottle. ()

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Of Middle Pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Hand Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Nail In Tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Rack Pipes. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 107,749 miles

all coil springs becoming corroded

exhaust bracket after rear silencer has corroded and broken

Fail 20 Apr 2021 107,749 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

all coil springs becoming corroded

exhaust bracket after rear silencer has corroded and broken

slight split in n/s outer driveshaft gaiter

Pass 8 Oct 2020 105,599 miles

Offside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter becoming badly deteriorated and split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 8 Oct 2020 105,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter becoming badly deteriorated and split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 24 Apr 2019 94,850 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 94,850 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 89,238 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 89,238 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 82,174 miles

Both front tyres on 2mm and slightly out of shape

Both rear tyres on 2mm and worn on edges

Both rear wishbone bushes perished

Fail 27 Apr 2017 82,174 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Both front tyres on 2mm and slightly out of shape

Both rear tyres on 2mm and worn on edges

Both rear wishbone bushes perished

Rear discs badly lipped

Pass 21 Apr 2016 75,538 miles

front and rear exhaust hangers badly corroded

rear pads worn

Pass 23 Apr 2015 68,908 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 68,908 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 65,153 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 59,772 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 59,772 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 56,128 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 44,970 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 33,615 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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BT57 UMC is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol 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 BT57 UMC, 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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BT57 UMC is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 4 December 2007.

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