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YM07 GXL

2007 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

167,293 mi
Last recorded167,293 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM07 GXL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 167,293 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 167,293 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 148,413 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS&OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 148,413 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS&OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 133,070 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 129,379 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 129,378 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 123,496 miles

oil leaks from gearbox area

sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2020 123,496 miles

oil leaks from gearbox area

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2019 116,080 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 116,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 113,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil below minimum level

front number plate damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2017 101,638 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 90,854 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 90,854 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 78,454 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 78,454 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 66,205 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 54,524 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 38,247 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 27,071 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 20,314 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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YM07 GXL is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 YM07 GXL, 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 YM07 GXL registered?

YM07 GXL is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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