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C3 OLJ

2007 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,335 mi
Last recorded111,335 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 OLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 111,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 103,568 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 103,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 98,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 89,892 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 88,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 88,527 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 88,126 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 88,126 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 85,807 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 85,807 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 83,035 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 79,480 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 75,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 75,875 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 71,812 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 66,915 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 61,979 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 61,979 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 57,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 57,639 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 53,056 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 48,316 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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C3 OLJ is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 C3 OLJ, 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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What year was C3 OLJ registered?

C3 OLJ is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 13 July 2007.

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