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BX56 GGJ

2007 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,391 mi
Last recorded132,391 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 GGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 May 2021 132,391 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear also both wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front subframe and struts slightly corroded

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2019 128,784 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge raised tread (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyres perished and worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Mar 2019 128,770 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge raised tread (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyres perished and worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2018 122,529 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 122,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 119,035 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 119,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 110,299 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 110,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 105,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2014 100,546 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 100,508 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 100,508 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 93,654 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 93,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 77,039 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 74,053 miles

too weak to obtain a emission reading

Pass 18 May 2010 58,007 miles

No emmission printout as exhaust emmission to weak to measure.

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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BX56 GGJ is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BX56 GGJ, 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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BX56 GGJ is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 February 2007.

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