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CG05 CAG

2007 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,719 mi
Last recorded126,719 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCG05 CAG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 126,719 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 122,715 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 118,155 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 118,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 113,894 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 113,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 106,003 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 106,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 91,625 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 91,625 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2017 84,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Jul 2017 84,933 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edge

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Aug 2016 79,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre won on inner edge

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and uneven wear

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 79,954 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre won on inner edge

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and uneven wear

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 73,802 miles

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 1 Jul 2015 73,802 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 65,108 miles

rear brake discs lipped.

Fail 7 Jul 2014 65,108 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

front brake discs lipped.

front brake pads getting low.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

o/s/f tyre getting low.

rear brake discs lipped.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 52,949 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 52,949 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 47,763 miles

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

front brake discs lipped.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 34,863 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Fail 16 Nov 2011 34,527 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight cut

Pass 16 Nov 2011 34,527 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight cut

Pass 13 Sep 2011 33,604 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 33,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,591 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 26,591 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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CG05 CAG is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CG05 CAG, 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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CG05 CAG is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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