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C3 AEC

2007 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

60,273 mi
Last recorded60,273 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 AEC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 60,273 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 60,269 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 59,346 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 58,575 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 57,142 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 56,277 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 54,957 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 52,612 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 52,606 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 47,517 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 43,186 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 40,550 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 39,754 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 38,687 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 37,601 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 34,396 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 31,168 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 27,701 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 25,070 miles

Front brake discs slightly ridged

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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C3 AEC is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 C3 AEC, 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 C3 AEC registered?

C3 AEC is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is C3 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 AEC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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