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AJ57 SMV

2007 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,712 mi
Last recorded115,712 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 SMV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 115,712 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 115,709 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 115,152 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 114,026 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 112,654 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 111,343 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 110,541 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Fail 23 Jun 2020 110,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer cv boot insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Pass 28 Jun 2019 108,221 miles

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

advise wiper blades worn

Fail 28 Jun 2019 108,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

advise wiper blades worn

Pass 29 May 2018 106,865 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 105,370 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 105,369 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 101,989 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 90,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 67,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre inner edge worn 235.40.18y

Fail 14 Jul 2014 67,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre inner edge worn 235.40.18y

Fail 5 Jul 2014 66,980 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear seat belt covered with parcel shelf

Pass 5 Jul 2013 45,658 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 30,146 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 27,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jan 2012 27,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 20,094 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 20,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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AJ57 SMV is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 71,734 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 C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ57 SMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 19 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ57 SMV registered?

AJ57 SMV is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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