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G153 BBC

2007 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

38,324 mi
Last recorded38,324 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG153 BBC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 38,324 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted All wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 38,323 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 36,793 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted All wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2024 36,791 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel slightly distorted All (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 36,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 36,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 34,842 miles

Handbrake travels slightly

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 34,362 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 33,386 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 33,371 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 33,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 33,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 32,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 30,653 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 28,424 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 25,792 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 24,608 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 24,608 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 23,844 miles

n/s/f tyre becoming out of shape

n/s/r tyre becoming out of shape

Pass 27 Nov 2012 23,582 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 21,379 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 18,958 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 15,656 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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G153 BBC 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 73.9%.

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 G153 BBC, 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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G153 BBC is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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