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FG07 FDV

2007 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

85,405 mi
Last recorded85,405 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 FDV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 85,405 miles

underbody surface rust including seals, suspension components,subframe front and rear back plates for breaks all sides front and back

Fail 20 Jun 2026 85,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear metal brake pipe ferrule corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General underside of all suspension components heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Meatal brake pipe ferrule corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Disc back plate heavily corroded

Nearside Front Front hub heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner rear sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe ferrule corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Disc back plate heavily corroded.

Offside Front Front hub heavily corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis area corroded for sub frame mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 85,058 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle cracked

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (gas) (5.3.2 (b))

Rear handbrake only just made requirements (16%)

Fail 4 Sep 2025 85,056 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side handbrake lever seized?? (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded x4 (surface corrosion) been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak expansion bottle cracked

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (gas) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 84,620 miles

Nearside Front slight lag on first brake application

pcv (positive crank case breather valve faulty )engine squealing noise

Pass 15 Nov 2021 84,611 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc inner faces corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall/tread cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread outer edge cracking/perished 215x50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

positive crankcase breather valve faulty (engine vacuum and sqealing noise)

Fail 8 Nov 2021 84,611 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc inner faces corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Front headlamp washers inop

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall/tread cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread outer edge cracking/perished 215x50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively discs and pads appear burnt/disc corroded (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

brake fluid low

positive crankcase breather valve faulty (engine vacuum and sqealing noise)

Pass 12 Dec 2018 84,363 miles

Offside Front brake back plate corroded/has hole in it

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Fail 11 Dec 2018 84,357 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre inner tread/sidewall splitting ,showing cords ,215x50x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake back plate corroded/has hole in it

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Pass 15 Nov 2017 83,626 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2017 83,626 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 81,900 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 81,900 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 75,883 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 68,070 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 68,070 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 57,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside rear lamp bulb holder assembly corroding internally

Pass 22 Mar 2013 57,297 miles

offside rear lamp bulb holder assembly corroding internally

Pass 14 Mar 2012 48,826 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,136 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 41,136 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 34,044 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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FG07 FDV is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FG07 FDV, 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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What year was FG07 FDV registered?

FG07 FDV is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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