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DS07 AXV

2007 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

155,620 mi
Last recorded155,620 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS07 AXV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 155,620 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

steering rack slightly misting oil

Fail 17 Sep 2025 155,617 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

steering rack slightly misting oil

Fail 13 May 2025 155,319 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.mm tread depth & worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

both front headlight lens faded.

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside front anti roll bar link boot some damage.

steering rack pinion area oily.

Pass 20 Mar 2024 143,048 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2023 132,506 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 132,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 121,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 118,498 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 114,692 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 112,471 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 110,020 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 110,019 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 106,002 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 106,002 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced becoming dim (1.7.5a)

handbrake only just met required efficiency/offside becoming poor

Pass 4 Mar 2016 100,061 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both bottom arm rear bushs worn (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2015 95,793 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2015 95,793 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 85,004 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 79,231 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 72,905 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 72,905 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,462 miles

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

front and rear discs corroded with standing

Pass 15 Jun 2010 63,563 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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DS07 AXV is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 DS07 AXV, 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 DS07 AXV registered?

DS07 AXV is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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