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SP57 VVT

2007 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,594 mi
Last recorded118,594 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 VVT
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 118,594 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 118,516 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 118,501 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 115,713 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2024 112,433 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2023 110,578 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 110,551 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 108,877 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 104,236 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 102,531 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 95,840 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 83,377 miles

engine covers fitted

engine management lamp on

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 9 Oct 2015 83,376 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement brake caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

engine covers fitted

engine management lamp on

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 May 2014 69,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine managment light on

Fail 24 Apr 2014 68,651 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 1 Mar 2013 61,605 miles

Engine management light on

Traction control warning light on

Fail 1 Mar 2013 61,605 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Traction control warning light on

Pass 28 Sep 2011 54,163 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 41,031 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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SP57 VVT is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SP57 VVT, 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 SP57 VVT registered?

SP57 VVT is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is SP57 VVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP57 VVT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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