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YR07 VEF

2007 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

172,782 mi
Last recorded172,782 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 VEF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 172,782 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 172,720 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 153,400 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underside corroded in places

Pass 18 Apr 2024 145,241 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 145,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 139,565 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

N/S/R TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

O/S/R PADS WORN

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 139,516 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 11 Mar 2022 128,361 miles

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

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

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

under side slightly corroded

zone .A,chipped.sills covered.exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2018 118,160 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 107,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 88,792 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 81,658 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 9 Sep 2016 81,658 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 71,248 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Sep 2015 71,248 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Apr 2014 57,140 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

offside headlight output slightly reduced

Fail 10 Apr 2014 57,127 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

offside headlight output slightly reduced

Pass 5 Apr 2013 41,433 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 41,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 25,361 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 24,538 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 21,242 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 20,486 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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YR07 VEF is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YR07 VEF, 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 YR07 VEF registered?

YR07 VEF is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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