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SV57 YUT

2007 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,306 mi
Last recorded157,306 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV57 YUT
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 157,306 miles

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

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

Parking brake travel high

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 157,303 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake travel high

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 147,564 miles

Indicator switch faulty indicator works then turns off after 3 flashes (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 147,556 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Indicator switch faulty indicator works then turns off after 3 flashes (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 138,717 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 132,186 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 132,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2021 123,439 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 123,439 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 118,907 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 107,190 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 97,241 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 88,513 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 88,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 82,765 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 71,527 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 64,781 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 50,498 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 50,498 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,725 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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SV57 YUT is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SV57 YUT, 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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SV57 YUT is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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