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W7 SBY

2007 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,878 mi
Last recorded79,878 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 SBY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 79,878 miles

exhaust system corroded in appearance .

Fail 25 Jun 2025 79,878 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust system corroded in appearance .

Pass 27 Jun 2024 77,900 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 71,878 miles

Advise exhaust system corroded but not leaking any gases.

Fail 20 Jun 2023 71,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50x17 torn / cracked /perished along inner edge . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise exhaust system corroded but not leaking any gases.

Offside Front Coolant leak coolant leaking from front offside corner area (possibly radiator ) and showing on AC Condenser. ()

Pass 18 Mar 2022 70,312 miles

Nearside Rear main exhaust silencer outer covering corroded - but silencer not leaking .

Fail 16 Mar 2022 70,311 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50ZR17 outer wall damaged / cut to cord . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust insecure due to mounting broken off system . (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50ZR17 inner edge worn and cut / perished to cord . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear main exhaust silencer outer covering corroded - but silencer not leaking .

Pass 19 Mar 2021 69,384 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded .

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50x17 on 2mm and inner edge worn - advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 68,600 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 68,599 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 65,307 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective system still supported ok. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 65,307 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective system still supported ok. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 61,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 61,866 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 57,253 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)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 57,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 52,560 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 47,580 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 43,796 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 43,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 39,459 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 35,042 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 30,705 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 23,218 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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W7 SBY is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W7 SBY, 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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W7 SBY is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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