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YL07 KSU

2007 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

172,982 mi
Last recorded172,982 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 KSU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 172,982 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 163,724 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 160,519 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 160,489 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 146,466 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 141,395 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 141,395 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 135,468 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 135,468 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 119,482 miles

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

cut to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread + bold inner edge

rear lower control arm bushes worn

reverse lights not working

slight o/s steering rack play

some separating to rear trailing arm front bushes

Fail 16 May 2019 119,482 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

cut to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

gearbox oil leak -from reverse switch - recommend replace

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread + bold inner edge

rear lower control arm bushes worn

reverse lights not working

slight o/s steering rack play

some separating to rear trailing arm front bushes

Pass 18 May 2018 113,761 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 113,761 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2017 105,588 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 11 May 2017 105,588 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 9 May 2016 91,919 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 91,919 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 79,883 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 15 May 2015 79,883 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 66,431 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre wall not reached cords

Fail 19 May 2014 66,431 miles

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre wall not reached cords

Pass 16 May 2013 53,914 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 46,455 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 40,160 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 32,472 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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YL07 KSU is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YL07 KSU, 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 YL07 KSU registered?

YL07 KSU is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 25 July 2007.

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