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DK57 VHU

2007 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,494 mi
Last recorded140,494 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 VHU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2024 140,494 miles

Emissions unable to be completed emitting heavy black smoke under load injectors leaking m (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine management light on

Pass 27 Nov 2023 138,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 135,611 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 135,611 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 130,230 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 125,646 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 115,302 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 103,713 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 103,435 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 88,932 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge (both sides)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 May 2018 88,932 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edge (both sides)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 79,413 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 73,737 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 72,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 72,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 51,619 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 25,099 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 23,304 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 17,875 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 17,875 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 7 Dec 2010 11,988 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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DK57 VHU is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DK57 VHU, 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 DK57 VHU registered?

DK57 VHU is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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