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BG07 LKL

2007 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

131,102 mi
Last recorded131,102 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 LKL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 131,102 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 131,102 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 124,018 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 116,577 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 116,577 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 108,730 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear to inner part

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread and tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 108,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working outer side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slight wear to inner part

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread and tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 100,516 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 100,516 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 91,425 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 91,418 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 88,355 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)

eml light on

Pass 16 Jan 2017 81,905 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 81,905 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front side marker light inop

Nearside washer jet one way valve leaking

Offside Front side marker light inop

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 81,887 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 10 Jun 2014 76,659 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 74,642 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 74,640 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 56,478 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 56,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 28,633 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 21,823 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 14,140 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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BG07 LKL is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BG07 LKL, 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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BG07 LKL is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 May 2007.

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