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ST57 BFV

2007 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

92,933 mi
Last recorded92,933 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 BFV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 92,933 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 92,926 miles

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

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

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

rear numberplate lights dim

Pass 17 Dec 2020 187,250 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 187,247 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 82,017 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 82,013 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 72,328 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 63,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 63,693 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 59,317 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 59,317 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 57,766 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 56,531 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 56,531 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)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 56,505 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust brackets cracked

o/s/f disc back plate worn and insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2014 55,687 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

clutch pipe corroded

exhaust mounts corroded

front discs slightly pitted

Fail 21 Jul 2014 55,677 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

clutch pipe corroded

exhaust mounts corroded

front discs slightly pitted

Fail 15 May 2014 55,658 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pipe corroded

o/s/f strut top mounting slightly sticky

Fail 22 May 2013 47,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 47,161 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2012 38,022 miles

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

airbag lamp on

n/s registration plate lamp screw missing but still secure

Pass 17 May 2011 31,658 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 22,941 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 BFV 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 56.5%.

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 BFV, 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 ST57 BFV registered?

ST57 BFV is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 16 November 2007.

Is ST57 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST57 BFV shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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