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BG56 FVU

2007 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,092 mi
Last recorded76,092 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 FVU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 76,092 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output osf headlamp cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 74,319 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 66,041 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 59,126 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 56,908 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 56,908 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 55,382 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn and has slight corrosion on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (stepping) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber top bump stop deteriorated.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Shock absorber top bump stop deteriorated.

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (stepping) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 53,253 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 49,368 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 45,220 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 45,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 42,385 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 42,385 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 39,153 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 35,766 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 33,360 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 29,447 miles

no emission printout as exhaust gasses too clean to gain a reading.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 26,138 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 22,770 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 17,892 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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BG56 FVU is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG56 FVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG56 FVU registered?

BG56 FVU is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 15 January 2007.

Is BG56 FVU safe to buy?

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