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FY57 EFO

2007 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,734 mi
Last recorded117,734 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 EFO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 117,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 117,734 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 115,699 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted, obscuring full view

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin Close to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 115,665 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Engine cover and under tray fitted, obscuring full view

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin Close to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 111,455 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 111,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 105,243 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 94,856 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 87,207 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 87,207 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 79,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 79,896 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 71,896 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 71,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 66,179 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 58,038 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 48,412 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 39,852 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 32,629 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 24,137 miles

cut in outer wall of nearside front tyre NOT showing cords

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 EFO is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 FY57 EFO, 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 EFO is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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