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VK57 ZBO

2007 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

143,145 mi
Last recorded143,145 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 ZBO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 143,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2025 133,241 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn uneven 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust outer skin peeling

wipers slight smearing

Pass 20 Mar 2024 125,955 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 125,955 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 121,648 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 121,632 miles

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 116,820 miles

exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

front number plate cracked

rear most exhaust mount bracket broken from exhaust

stone chips in windscreen

strong smell of exhaust fumes under bonnet, further investigation required

Fail 30 Mar 2022 116,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

front number plate cracked

rear most exhaust mount bracket broken from exhaust

stone chips in windscreen

strong smell of exhaust fumes under bonnet, further investigation required

Pass 16 Mar 2021 111,518 miles

BOTH front tyres worn smooth on inner edges & nearside outer wall heavily deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre wearing at edges

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust mount bracket broken from exhaust

rear exhaust silencer corroded & deteriorated

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2020 107,834 miles

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

front fog light "tell tail" not working.

rear brake discs corroded at edges.

rear exhaust mount bracket broken from exhaust.

rear exhaust silencer corroded & deteriorating.

Fail 26 Mar 2020 107,835 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front fog light "tell tail" not working.

rear brake discs corroded at edges.

rear exhaust mount bracket broken from exhaust.

rear exhaust silencer corroded & deteriorating.

Pass 7 Apr 2019 98,374 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2018 88,999 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust mount corroded but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 4 Apr 2017 78,967 miles

205/50ZR17

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,857 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 67,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box outer shell corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 62,427 miles

CURB DAMAGE TO N/S/FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL

Fail 1 Apr 2014 62,427 miles

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

CURB DAMAGE TO N/S/FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL

Pass 11 Apr 2013 58,349 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 54,529 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 51,991 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 38,004 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 38,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZBO is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZBO, 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 VK57 ZBO registered?

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

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