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DY07 BYR

2007 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,801 mi
Last recorded160,801 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 BYR
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 160,801 miles

Front brake pads low

Front nearside+offside tyres very close to legal limit (205/55/16

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened nearside+offside (3.5.1n)

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Fail 8 Apr 2017 160,801 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake pads low

Front nearside+offside tyres very close to legal limit (205/55/16

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened nearside+offside (3.5.1n)

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2016 146,588 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4k (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 146,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint and rear arm bush failed (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing x1 nut (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint and insecure (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint and rear arm bush failed (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4k (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 127,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Feb 2015 127,771 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 114,570 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 102,334 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 102,334 miles

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 3 Feb 2012 87,370 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 73,869 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 59,541 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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DY07 BYR is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY07 BYR, 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 DY07 BYR registered?

DY07 BYR is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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