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FY57 EVF

2007 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,331 mi
Last recorded149,331 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 EVF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 149,331 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak from engineat off side

Fail 28 Apr 2026 149,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak from engineat off side

Pass 13 Feb 2025 141,926 miles

Offside Front foglight damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive onto o/s inner cv gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 141,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front foglight damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive onto o/s inner cv gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 138,065 miles

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

Offside Front foglight damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive onto o/s inner cv gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 137,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front foglight damaged

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive onto o/s inner cv gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 134,503 miles

Offside Front foglight damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2+mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 134,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt holed (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 W XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front foglight damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2+mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 125,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And Offside Rear Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Fog Light Damaged

Offside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (Mirror ) (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 119,344 miles

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

Injector Seals Slightly Leaking

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot Slightly Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Slightly Misshapped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Fog Light Damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2019 92,422 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 86,420 miles

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

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

service light on

Fail 11 Sep 2018 86,420 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged on inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

service light on

Pass 15 Sep 2017 75,217 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 75,217 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 64,810 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 52,967 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 52,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 48,918 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2014 48,918 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2013 44,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 41,608 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 34,860 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 25,681 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 EVF is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FY57 EVF, 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 FY57 EVF registered?

FY57 EVF is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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