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ST57 BFF

2007 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

153,982 mi
Last recorded153,982 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 BFF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 153,982 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear main pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Radiator mount corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Rear Boot switch loose

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Play ()

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 153,982 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear main pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Radiator mount corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Rear Boot switch loose

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Play ()

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 143,598 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 143,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 131,691 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 131,690 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 118,962 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 118,960 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 110,530 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 106,463 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 106,054 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 102,735 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2018 102,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 98,080 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 98,080 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 93,662 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 82,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 65,520 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 47,393 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 47,391 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 37,393 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 30,074 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 20,857 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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ST57 BFF is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ST57 BFF, 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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ST57 BFF is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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