2007 Volvo C30 1.6L Petrol · PA04 PUR
2007 Volvo C30 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 48,293 miles. MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PA04 PUR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2025
- 48,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PA04 PUR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volvo C30 (PA04 PUR) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PA04 PUR Mileage History
- 07/04/202233,053 mi
- 31/03/202337,401 mi+4,348 mi
- 04/04/202443,179 mi+5,778 mi
- 23/04/202548,293 mi+5,114 mi
- 23/04/202548,293 mi
Average of roughly 5,004 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo C30
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: VOLVO C30
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Rear hatch latch and lock faults(Moderate)
The C30’s glass-heavy hatch and latch wiring can cause intermittent boot release problems or central-locking behaviour that feels random.
- Front suspension bush and drop-link wear(Moderate)
The C30’s firmer setup means tired front bushes, links and top mounts show up quickly as knocks and a brittle ride.
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- Rear hatch latch and lock faultsModerate
The C30’s glass-heavy hatch and latch wiring can cause intermittent boot release problems or central-locking behaviour that feels random.
- Front suspension bush and drop-link wearModerate
The C30’s firmer setup means tired front bushes, links and top mounts show up quickly as knocks and a brittle ride.
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