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SO56 BVD

2007 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

76,823 mi
Last recorded76,823 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO56 BVD
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 76,823 miles

Engine covers fitted and insecure

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Subframe and suspension components rusty

Fail 24 Nov 2021 76,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Engine covers fitted and insecure

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Subframe and suspension components rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2020 66,890 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Subframe and suspension components rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2019 60,480 miles

engine covers fitted

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

subframes and suspension components rusty

Fail 1 Nov 2019 60,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

engine covers fitted

subframes and suspension components rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2018 53,946 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 48,356 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 48,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 44,020 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 44,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge of tread has worn through to the layer of rubber before canvas and outer edge is badly worn also (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating on brake test rollers (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating on brake test rollers (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 43,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

advise both outer sills have covers fitted obscuring outer sills

advise engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

advise offside rear tyre slight cracking/perished between tread pattern

Pass 12 Oct 2015 40,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 40,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 36,353 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 36,353 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 31,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2013 31,479 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 29,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

anti skid light on dash

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 27 Feb 2012 24,858 miles

srs lamp illuminated

Fail 24 Feb 2012 24,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

srs lamp illuminated

Pass 25 Feb 2011 20,059 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 23 Feb 2010 13,343 miles

o/s/f tyre has slight tear at sidewall

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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SO56 BVD is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SO56 BVD, 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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SO56 BVD is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 24 February 2007.

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