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FY57 PXW

2007 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

138,305 mi
Last recorded138,305 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 PXW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 138,305 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 138,305 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 134,406 miles

Advise front subframe and components rusty

Advise rear subframe and components rusty

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 134,032 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 134,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 133,291 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2022 132,044 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 132,043 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 128,788 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 128,788 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 121,318 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 121,318 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 114,245 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 114,245 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 100,736 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 88,680 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 82,166 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front( inner face) (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 73,938 miles

Nearside Front Bumper Damaged

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Casing showing cracks (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 73,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper Damaged

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Casing showing cracks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 66,291 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 66,291 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished and cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2013 56,595 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 56,507 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 46,976 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 39,532 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 39,161 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 39,161 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 PXW is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 PXW, 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 PXW registered?

FY57 PXW is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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