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SP07 NEN

2007 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,564 mi
Last recorded125,564 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 NEN
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 125,564 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 106,275 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 103,384 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 103,384 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 95,788 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 3mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

both rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2021 95,787 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached upper mounting fractured (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r and o/s side repeator (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 3mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

both rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2020 92,699 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 92,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 86,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from a join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front diff seal on gearbox leaking

expansion tank cracked and leaking

Fail 18 Feb 2019 86,111 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from a join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front diff seal on gearbox leaking

expansion tank cracked and leaking

Pass 17 Feb 2018 78,527 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge 205/55/16

Offside Front suspension arm rear bush has slight play on a pin or bush

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage at steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 69,768 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 69,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear pads getting low around 3mm

Pass 10 Feb 2016 61,171 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal from steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 51,816 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 45,891 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 45,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 42,395 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 31,758 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 22,537 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 15,656 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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SP07 NEN is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SP07 NEN, 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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SP07 NEN is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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