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DG57 FVZ

2007 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

223,602 mi
Last recorded223,602 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 FVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 223,602 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 223,593 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Light switch obstructed by cupholder screwed to door panel

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

Battery flat won’t start without a jump pack does not hold a charge

Pass 22 Jul 2024 210,559 miles

Headlamp beam images poor

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 200,375 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 188,879 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 176,779 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2021 176,767 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 173,091 miles

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

Pat fluid tank leaking

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2020 173,090 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pat fluid tank leaking

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2019 166,042 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 166,041 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking !!!!!!!!! Brake calliper!!!!!!!!!!!! (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 165,528 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 out of 3 bulbs not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jul 2018 148,946 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front subframe corroded

Slight oil leaks

Fail 17 Jul 2018 14,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Kick up wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Front subframe corroded

Slight oil leaks

Pass 12 Jul 2017 131,304 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 112,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

no exhaust emissions detected from this vehicle

Fail 18 Jul 2016 112,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

no exhaust emissions detected from this vehicle

Pass 20 Jul 2015 90,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2014 81,351 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 81,142 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 67,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 57,272 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 57,272 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 50,605 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 37,382 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DG57 FVZ is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DG57 FVZ, 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 DG57 FVZ registered?

DG57 FVZ is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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