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SM56 ZYB

2007 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

106,569 mi
Last recorded106,569 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 ZYB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 106,569 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 101,446 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 101,466 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2024 91,930 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 85,398 miles

engine & under covers.

Fail 26 Jun 2023 85,398 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner brake pad damp.

engine & under covers.

Pass 4 Jul 2022 78,251 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine & under covers.

Pass 5 Jul 2021 72,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges on all tyres wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 69,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (worn on inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine & under covers .

Fail 6 Jul 2020 69,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (worn on inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine & under covers .

Pass 11 Jun 2019 65,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

engine & under covers fitted.

Fail 11 Jun 2019 65,055 miles

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

engine & under covers fitted.

Pass 12 Jun 2018 59,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

engine & under covers fitted.

Pass 9 Jun 2017 51,827 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 48,397 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Dec 2016 48,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to cords (205/55r16) (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2015 40,495 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 40,495 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 31,922 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 29,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 29,822 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 24,558 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 21,489 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 18,197 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 13,429 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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SM56 ZYB is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SM56 ZYB, 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 SM56 ZYB registered?

SM56 ZYB is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 16 January 2007.

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