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AV07 BSX

2007 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

141,763 mi
Last recorded141,763 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 BSX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 141,763 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 137,160 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all under vehicle under sealed

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2024 132,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

all under vehicle under sealed

Fail 19 Apr 2024 132,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

all under vehicle under sealed

Pass 15 Apr 2023 129,507 miles

Vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 22 Apr 2022 127,465 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 126,026 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 126,026 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 121,086 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 121,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 116,352 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight condensation in o/s/f headlight

Fail 26 Feb 2019 115,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight condensation in o/s/f headlight

Pass 2 Mar 2018 110,670 miles

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

condensation in o/s/f headlight

slight corrosion inner face of n/s/f brake disc

Fail 28 Feb 2018 110,670 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper leaking fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

condensation in o/s/f headlight

slight corrosion inner face of n/s/f brake disc

Pass 13 Feb 2017 104,859 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 98,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2016 98,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2015 93,792 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

both front wipers deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2015 93,792 miles

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

both front wipers deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2014 85,669 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 85,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 80,345 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 80,330 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

cut in o/s/f tyre (not exposing cords)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 65,644 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 65,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 46,207 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 24,056 miles

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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AV07 BSX is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AV07 BSX, 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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AV07 BSX is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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