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YG57 EBA

2007 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,143 mi
Last recorded162,143 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 EBA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 162,143 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 156,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

all wheels noisy when rotated

Fail 10 Jul 2025 156,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

all wheels noisy when rotated

Fail 17 Apr 2025 156,486 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 149,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight oil leek from box

Pass 11 Nov 2022 146,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner BRAKE PADS STARTING TO WEAR

Pass 5 Nov 2021 140,990 miles

Front TYRES STARTING TO WEAR LOW

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 135,393 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 135,393 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 125,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 110,189 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 95,097 miles

Exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Front Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2016 83,035 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 83,035 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 75,756 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 63,945 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 47,486 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 37,455 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 37,455 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 29,243 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 29,243 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 20,558 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)

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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YG57 EBA is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YG57 EBA, 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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What year was YG57 EBA registered?

YG57 EBA is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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