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FY57 EFD

2007 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

186,718 mi
Last recorded186,718 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 EFD
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 186,718 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 186,718 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 186,551 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 179,003 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2021 171,993 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2021 171,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 24 Dec 2019 159,836 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 159,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 140,331 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 117,163 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 117,163 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 111,848 miles

Exhaust is corroded but secure

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 103,938 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 96,849 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre low on edges and small cut outer wall

rear exhaust box in poor condition

surface corrosion to some suspension parts

Fail 10 Feb 2015 96,847 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/f tyre low on edges and small cut outer wall

rear exhaust box in poor condition

surface corrosion to some suspension parts

Pass 7 Oct 2013 83,276 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust system.

nearside rear tyre ON legal limit.

offside headlamp light output poor.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,693 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 49,279 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 38,116 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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FY57 EFD is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FY57 EFD, 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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FY57 EFD is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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