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BX07 EKC

2007 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,505 mi
Last recorded139,505 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX07 EKC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 139,505 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear number plate starting to deteriorate

heavy oil leak around timing belt area

middle exhaust starting to corrode

turbo seems noisy, whining

Fail 28 Oct 2021 139,085 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm main bush separated, arm fouling rear body panels (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc been heated up (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm main bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front and rear number plate starting to deteriorate

heavy oil leak around timing belt area

middle exhaust starting to corrode

rear exhaust hanger snapped with corrosion, exhaust still secure

turbo seems noisy, whining

Pass 30 Oct 2020 129,226 miles

NSF INNER CV BOOT DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BEGINNING TO WEAR OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 129,226 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened INNER FACE SERIOUSLY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

NSF INNER CV BOOT DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BEGINNING TO WEAR OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 124,528 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Fail 26 Apr 2019 124,528 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 117,831 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear exhaust section/box has corrosion to outer layer no leak of gases

engine bay covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 19 Apr 2017 113,066 miles

All discs worn/corroded.

Nearside Front Inner boot split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and castellated. (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/deteriated

Fail 18 Apr 2017 113,066 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

All discs worn/corroded.

Nearside Front Inner boot split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and castellated. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside repeater lens broken

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/deteriated

Pass 28 Apr 2016 98,978 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 98,978 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 83,419 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 65,196 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 42,400 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 29,160 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 18,177 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 15,338 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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BX07 EKC is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BX07 EKC, 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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BX07 EKC is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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