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GF07 XXW

2007 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,506 mi
Last recorded141,506 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 XXW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 141,506 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and rear back box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2x front, 2x rear, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 141,506 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and rear back box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2x front, 2x rear, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 140,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 139,415 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 138,091 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 138,044 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 136,475 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 133,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity 1 of 2 bulbs inoperative. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 128,372 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 128,372 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall split, 235/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, worn on inner edge, 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 123,657 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 118,959 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 118,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 111,614 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 111,442 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 94,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

wipers worn

Pass 5 Sep 2013 94,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

wipers worn

Pass 1 Oct 2012 78,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

P.A.S drive system noisy

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Oct 2011 64,848 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 64,848 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 52,821 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 52,821 miles

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

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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GF07 XXW is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GF07 XXW, 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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GF07 XXW is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 4 July 2007.

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