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ST07 JVU

2007 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

184,695 mi
Last recorded184,695 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST07 JVU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 184,695 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 167,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 167,269 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 149,072 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 149,053 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to rotate wheel to check wheel bearings (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick no friction material left on pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached suspected wrong ball been fitted , ball joint taper to small for hub, insecure causing excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front ball joint bolts fitted in upside down ,( nuts should be underneath)

in my opinion this vehicle is in a dangerous condition , all faults should be rectified , before being driven .

Pass 14 Nov 2020 141,833 miles

both rear brake discs showing wear / corrosion inner faces

Fail 13 Nov 2020 141,737 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced n/s dip very dim (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured n/s/r drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear brake discs showing wear / corrosion inner faces

Pass 14 May 2019 118,696 miles

Nearside Rear brake seized

Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2019 118,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake seized

Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 111,345 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 93,632 miles

slight misting of oil on steering rack

Fail 6 May 2017 93,602 miles

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

slight misting of oil on steering rack

Pass 12 May 2016 73,958 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 73,705 miles

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

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

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

advise anti skid service light on

advise both front wipers slightly smearing on windscreen

advise exhaust hangers broken, but system still secure

Fail 13 Feb 2016 73,530 miles

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

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

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

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

advise exhaust front flexi pipe is deteriorated but not leaking

advise rear exhaust hanger is broken but system still secure

Pass 28 Feb 2015 69,358 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)

advise electronic steering control,service due light was on at time of test

advise rear exhaust hanger is broken, but system still secure

Pass 4 Dec 2013 62,991 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 62,991 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 60,002 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2012 51,947 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 41,720 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 41,720 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 30,983 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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ST07 JVU is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ST07 JVU, 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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ST07 JVU is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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