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YR57 GPJ

2007 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,660 mi
Last recorded176,660 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 GPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 176,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 176,660 miles

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 170,253 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 170,246 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted brake retaining spring/clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front headlight image is weaker than off side front

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 153,391 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth wearing low & stepped across tread

Nearside headlamp image appears weaker than o/s

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

Offside Rear tyre tread depth wearing low & stepped across tread

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 153,391 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth wearing low & stepped across tread

Nearside headlamp image appears weaker than o/s

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

Offside Rear tyre tread depth wearing low & stepped across tread

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 131,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge stepped

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge stepped

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 25 Jun 2018 131,959 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge stepped

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge stepped

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Jul 2017 110,468 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall splitting/cracking

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge slightly stepped

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge slightly stepped

Fail 3 Jul 2017 110,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall splitting/cracking

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge slightly stepped

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge slightly stepped

Pass 5 Jul 2016 95,848 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 95,848 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 93,986 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 87,516 miles

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

offside rear tyre at 3mm

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 15 Sep 2014 87,516 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside rear tyre at 3mm

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 13 Sep 2013 76,768 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 76,768 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 65,658 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 55,125 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 43,660 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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YR57 GPJ is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YR57 GPJ, 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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YR57 GPJ is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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