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YP07 VLN

2007 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,097 mi
Last recorded133,097 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP07 VLN
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 133,097 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 132,674 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 132,674 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 132,025 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 132,024 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 130,582 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 129,353 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 129,353 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 126,735 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 120,446 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 114,169 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape (fifty pencing).

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

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front balljoints have slight play. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 114,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape (fifty pencing).

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

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front balljoints have slight play. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 104,968 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 97,648 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 97,636 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 91,593 miles

no smoke for test

Pass 7 Sep 2013
Fail 31 Aug 2013 77,310 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2012 62,495 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 46,659 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 35,810 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 34,418 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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YP07 VLN is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel 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 YP07 VLN, 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 YP07 VLN registered?

YP07 VLN is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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