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BT07 LCU

2007 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,155 mi
Last recorded128,155 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 LCU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2023 128,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 127,050 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 127,050 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 106,576 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 106,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 90,685 miles

Upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2018 80,845 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted.

no emissions detected.

Pass 13 Sep 2017 68,649 miles

COVER ON EGINE BAY AND UNDERNEATH.

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED.

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 58,214 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

corrosion to exhaust system

emissions too low to test

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2015 50,318 miles

too clean to register emissions.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 43,939 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 36,096 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 36,096 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 35,433 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 35,433 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 31,269 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 30,852 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 28,043 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 28,043 miles

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

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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BT07 LCU is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BT07 LCU, 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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BT07 LCU is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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