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VN07 YYR

2007 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

161,042 mi
Last recorded161,042 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN07 YYR
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 161,042 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 154,302 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 147,944 miles

Rear seat belts not tested due to load

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 147,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear seat belts not tested due to load

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 142,125 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 142,123 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component insecure hose insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

power steering pump noisy

Pass 4 Apr 2022 135,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 130,537 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 128,539 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 121,128 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 112,502 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2018 112,502 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 104,306 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 96,476 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 88,835 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 79,896 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,153 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 56,852 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,305 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 31,798 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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VN07 YYR is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN07 YYR, 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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VN07 YYR is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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