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C17 SJC

2007 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

151,515 mi
Last recorded151,515 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 SJC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 151,515 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 151,515 miles

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

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 145,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlight insecure not likely to fall out

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

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

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

Oil leak from engine

Rear Shock absorber shrouds deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2023 140,322 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slightly damaged on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 134,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged nearside and offside feathering inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 134,544 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged nearside and offside feathering inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 129,988 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 126,585 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe mount broken

Fail 2 Oct 2020 126,585 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexi pipe mount broken

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remains ,close to legal requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Low pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to legal requirements, 2mm remains (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 123,894 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 118,665 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 118,665 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 109,645 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 97,766 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 97,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45r17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45r17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 81,318 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads low

Fail 7 Jul 2015 81,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads low

Pass 15 Jul 2014 70,063 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Jul 2014 69,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Jul 2013 59,076 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f door check strap loose

Fail 2 Jul 2013 59,058 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f door check strap loose

Pass 13 Jul 2012 47,183 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 47,077 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 31,257 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 20,089 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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C17 SJC is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 C17 SJC, 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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C17 SJC is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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