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AP07 BUV

2007 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,415 mi
Last recorded101,415 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 BUV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2018 101,415 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil low

Pass 1 Nov 2017 82,978 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 82,817 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both front inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 68,027 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Emission result K=0.01 1/m.

Fail 19 Oct 2016 68,027 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Emission result K=0.01 1/m.

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 67,006 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 65,398 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 65,398 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2014 62,513 miles

n/s/f child seat fitted not allowing full inspection on adult belt

n/s/f wheel bearing feel slightly rough when rotated.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 58,312 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 54,503 miles

offside rear tyre nearly on wear bars

Fail 1 May 2012 54,503 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on wear bars

offside rear tyre nearly on wear bars

Pass 4 Apr 2011 51,012 miles

FRONT AND REAR DISCS RUSTY

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 38,190 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 38,186 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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AP07 BUV is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AP07 BUV, 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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AP07 BUV is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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