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W5 BAA

2007 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,566 mi
Last recorded113,566 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 BAA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 113,566 miles

Offside Front low to bald inner shoulder

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view damaged but repaired (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 113,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Engine Bay (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17Wxl (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front low to bald inner shoulder

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view damaged but repaired (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 100,094 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre slight sidewall damage

engine covers sill trims and under trays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2016 100,094 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre slight sidewall damage

engine covers sill trims and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 84,393 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 84,268 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 68,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

n/s/f marker lamp not working

Fail 11 Sep 2014 68,242 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

n/s/f marker lamp not working

Pass 2 Sep 2013 55,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R seatbelt cable tied retracting mech not checked

Rear brake pads under half worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake pads under half worn

Fail 28 Aug 2013 55,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R seatbelt cable tied retracting mech not checked

Rear brake pads under half worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake pads under half worn

Pass 28 Aug 2012 46,714 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 38,635 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 30,612 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 30,552 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside 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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W5 BAA is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W5 BAA, 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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W5 BAA is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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