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VN57 BKD

2007 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,362 mi
Last recorded78,362 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 BKD
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 78,362 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 73,800 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 72,413 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 72,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 64,526 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 55,836 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 49,971 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2020 47,620 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 May 2020 47,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2019 45,523 miles

battery cover fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2019 45,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear bush - chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear bush - chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake lever insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

battery cover fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2017 42,505 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 42,505 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 37,695 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 37,695 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 33,746 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 29,963 miles

Both front tyre's worn on edge's

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 25,742 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 21,312 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 16,942 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 13,378 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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VN57 BKD is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VN57 BKD, 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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VN57 BKD is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 5 November 2007.

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