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YD57 MZU

2007 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,794 mi
Last recorded130,794 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD57 MZU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 130,794 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 130,792 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2024 125,172 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 118,421 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 118,421 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 104,532 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 102,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 100,689 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 100,687 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 89,124 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 76,515 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges,close to cords

Fail 23 Apr 2018 76,513 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges,close to cords

Pass 6 Apr 2017 66,194 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 66,192 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 60,093 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2015 51,942 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 51,915 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 43,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2014 43,645 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 36,309 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 31,300 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 29,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

exhaust rear hanger bracket corroded

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

slight front brake imbalance present

Pass 16 Aug 2010 24,351 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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YD57 MZU is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YD57 MZU, 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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YD57 MZU is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 15 October 2007.

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