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GA53 MCL

2007 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,225 mi
Last recorded82,225 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA53 MCL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 82,225 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 78,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 78,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 74,303 miles

engine tray fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2022 74,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine tray fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2021 74,043 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 74,043 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 73,394 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Mar 2020 73,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Mar 2019 72,036 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 72,034 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 70,351 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 70,350 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 69,458 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 69,457 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,457 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 61,480 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 59,875 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

dampness around offside rear brake caliper

Pass 26 Mar 2013 56,998 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

screw in nsr tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2012 52,923 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 43,901 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 34,544 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)

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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GA53 MCL is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GA53 MCL, 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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GA53 MCL is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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