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DS57 MRV

2007 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

137,307 mi
Last recorded137,307 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 MRV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 137,307 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 134,753 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 134,753 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 129,635 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 125,123 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 125,123 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 116,310 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 105,639 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 95,695 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 95,688 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.60 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 91,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 86,759 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 79,992 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 79,949 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 70,647 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 69,536 miles

Offside Front has small cut in outer side wall

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 69,536 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front has small cut in outer side wall

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 64,289 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 64,289 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 59,652 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 51,606 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 42,336 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 42,336 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 31,699 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 31,699 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)

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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DS57 MRV is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DS57 MRV, 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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DS57 MRV is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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