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FV56 MFJ

2007 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,002 mi
Last recorded117,002 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 MFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 117,002 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 116,568 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 115,872 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 115,256 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 113,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 111,431 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 111,428 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 107,057 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 107,057 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 103,845 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

EML On

Front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Mar 2017 103,845 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

EML On

Front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2016 102,586 miles

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

mil light on

Fail 11 Apr 2016 102,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

mil light on

Pass 8 Apr 2015 99,402 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 90,029 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 92,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 85,336 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 80,039 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2012 80,039 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2011 72,577 miles

both h/lights lens cover cracked.

both rear shocker bump stops split

front screen chipped

Fail 15 Apr 2011 72,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both h/lights lens cover cracked.

both rear shocker bump stops split

engine light on

f/pads very low

front screen chipped

o/s/f tyre very badly worn

Pass 14 Jan 2011 69,519 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine warning lamp on at time of test

front brake disc's worn

rear brake disc's worn

Pass 18 Jan 2010 53,380 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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FV56 MFJ is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FV56 MFJ, 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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FV56 MFJ is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 January 2007.

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