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YY56 WCO

2007 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,469 mi
Last recorded78,469 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 WCO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 78,469 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 76,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepped inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 76,477 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning amber side marker lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepped inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 74,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 72,429 miles

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

Front Brake discs corroded.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Outer sills covered.

Fail 2 Feb 2023 72,427 miles

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

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

Front Brake discs corroded.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Outer sills covered.

Pass 24 Jan 2022 72,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 72,321 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 67,954 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 61,957 miles

Driveshaft bearing noisy

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

cat pipe shield loose

Pass 1 Feb 2019 59,942 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded main pipe out of the rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 59,941 miles

Emissions not tested too much oil in engine (in for service later) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded main pipe out of the rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 56,611 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Outer sills covered.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 56,611 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/s & O/s (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Outer sills covered.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 53,329 miles

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

Outer sills covered.

Pass 29 Jan 2016 50,167 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 47,325 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 47,325 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 44,247 miles

Wipers starting to smear. Outer sills covered. Rear brakes imbalanced.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 40,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 35,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Outer sills covered.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2011 28,485 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 21,518 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)

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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YY56 WCO is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YY56 WCO, 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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YY56 WCO is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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