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SP57 LCF

2007 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,648 mi
Last recorded45,648 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 LCF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 45,648 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 44,707 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 43,960 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 43,236 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 42,601 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 42,201 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 41,625 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 40,717 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 39,219 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 39,192 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 38,152 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)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 38,151 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 37,025 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 37,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 35,643 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 35,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2013 34,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear silencer box deteriated

Fail 26 Aug 2013 34,735 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear silencer box deteriated

Pass 15 Aug 2012 32,169 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 29,731 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 25,819 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 25,819 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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SP57 LCF is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SP57 LCF, 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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SP57 LCF is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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