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EFZ 5862

2007 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,570 mi
Last recorded127,570 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFZ 5862
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 127,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 127,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 122,457 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 113,765 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 102,397 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 96,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 94,850 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 94,845 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side suspect caliper lever moving to max position (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also worn on inner edge suggest replacement tyre instead of repair ()

Pass 27 Jul 2018 86,361 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 86,361 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 77,552 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mount noisy and tight

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 26 Jul 2017 77,552 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front top suspension mount noisy and tight

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 18 Jul 2016 68,969 miles

Offside Oil leak gear box half shaft seal ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 62,213 miles

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

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

n/s/front side driving light not working

Fail 27 Jul 2015 62,213 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/front side driving light not working

Pass 28 Jul 2014 54,844 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Mar 2013 49,520 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2013 45,657 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2012 45,053 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 39,214 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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EFZ 5862 is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EFZ 5862, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EFZ 5862 registered?

EFZ 5862 is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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