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JLZ 5551

2007 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,963 mi
Last recorded75,963 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLZ 5551
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 75,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 67,554 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 62,602 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 62,602 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall cracking, ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged Sidewall cracking, ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged Sidewall cracking, ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 60,734 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 60,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 58,702 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 55,466 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 55,466 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner cv boot slight leak ?

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 53,257 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 50,234 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 47,460 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 46,235 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Aug 2017 46,235 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Aug 2016 40,068 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2015 35,220 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 31,480 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 27,196 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2012 26,375 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 26,375 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 19,997 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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JLZ 5551 is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 JLZ 5551, 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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What year was JLZ 5551 registered?

JLZ 5551 is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is JLZ 5551 safe to buy?

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