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BX56 GGP

2007 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,968 mi
Last recorded117,968 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 GGP
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 117,968 miles

exhaust tail pipe hanger broken . , exhaust showing corrosion

front brakes pads looking low, recommend a full brakes inspection to determine overall cndition and remaining life, to be done asap.

rear coil springs, lower coils showing corrosion .

slight corrosion on power steering pipe

Fail 23 Jan 2019 117,967 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated vehicle has been road tested , wheel bearing note detected from 15 mph , seek service advice asap. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust tail pipe hanger broken . , exhaust showing corrosion

front brakes pads looking low, recommend a full brakes inspection to determine overall cndition and remaining life, to be done asap.

rear coil springs, lower coils showing corrosion .

slight corrosion on power steering pipe

Pass 17 Jan 2018 113,474 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 113,431 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 106,291 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 106,291 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 95,541 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 95,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 50 17w (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 84,608 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2015 84,608 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2014 73,396 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2013 62,747 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 62,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 50,649 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2011 39,239 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 27,452 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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BX56 GGP is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BX56 GGP, 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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BX56 GGP is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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