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YT57 BFK

2007 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,178 mi
Last recorded151,178 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT57 BFK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 151,178 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2025 151,178 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 146,854 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 137,663 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 137,663 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front control arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 136,836 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 136,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 132,341 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 129,024 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 126,157 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 120,360 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 113,105 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 102,754 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 96,266 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 82,548 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 65,856 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 65,856 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2010 45,527 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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YT57 BFK is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YT57 BFK, 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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YT57 BFK is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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