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YH57 OWZ

2007 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,699 mi
Last recorded138,699 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 OWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 138,699 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 138,699 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 136,507 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 136,495 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 136,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 133,784 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 133,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 130,023 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 127,304 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 127,304 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 119,766 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 119,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 111,743 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 100,526 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 86,448 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 69,175 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 52,460 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2013 36,798 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 36,798 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 32,598 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 25,716 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 25,714 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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YH57 OWZ is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YH57 OWZ, 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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YH57 OWZ is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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