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LB56 VXV

2007 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,284 mi
Last recorded84,284 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 VXV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 84,284 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 79,190 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Parking brake efficiency low & lever travel high

Pass 15 Nov 2023 75,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 71,770 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2021 65,477 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 60,999 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 60,999 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 57,132 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 51,306 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has chunk out of it

both rear tyres starting to get out of shape

Fail 17 May 2018 51,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has chunk out of it

both rear tyres starting to get out of shape

Pass 16 Jun 2017 43,647 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 40,129 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 36,953 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 35,001 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 32,670 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 29,501 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 27,043 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 27,043 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 23,661 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges, o/s/f close to legal limit

uneven wear to o/s/r tyre

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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LB56 VXV is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LB56 VXV, 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 LB56 VXV registered?

LB56 VXV is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 February 2007.

Is LB56 VXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB56 VXV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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