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GN57 VST

2007 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

118,830 mi
Last recorded118,830 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN57 VST
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 118,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2026 118,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 115,933 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 115,933 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 115,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear heat shield loose

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 112,132 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 109,411 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 109,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 105,701 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 105,701 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2021 101,100 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 101,100 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 95,600 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 88,191 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 80,183 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 80,183 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 72,912 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 72,912 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 65,318 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 65,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 54,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 20 Dec 2013 44,821 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 36,834 miles

N/S/R tyre worn and slightly mis-shapen on inner edge

O/S/R tyre worn to limits and slightly mis-shapen on inner edge

Fail 28 Dec 2012 36,834 miles

N/S/R tyre worn and slightly mis-shapen on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R tyre worn to limits and slightly mis-shapen on inner edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 29,432 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres slight miss shape on inner edge

Fail 6 Jan 2012 29,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside and offside rear tyres slight miss shape on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2010 19,905 miles

Condensation in near headlamp

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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GN57 VST is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 GN57 VST, 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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GN57 VST is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 December 2007.

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