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VK57 ZBL

2007 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,786 mi
Last recorded122,786 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 ZBL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 122,786 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 122,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 110,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2022 110,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 109,852 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective box casing pilling off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Under try fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Aug 2021 94,907 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer is corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2021 94,783 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear silencer is corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2020 89,804 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 89,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 87,029 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 81,199 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 76,454 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 70,157 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 70,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 63,658 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 63,651 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 51,070 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 38,619 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 32,514 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 27,852 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 22,171 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)

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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VK57 ZBL is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK57 ZBL, 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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VK57 ZBL is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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