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ML07 YSY

2007 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

123,327 mi
Last recorded123,327 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML07 YSY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 123,327 miles

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaitor perished

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 123,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaitor perished

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2025 117,946 miles

parking brake 16%

rear pads 2/3 to 3/4 worn

Fail 18 Feb 2025 117,946 miles

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

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

parking brake 16%

rear pads 2/3 to 3/4 worn

Pass 16 Feb 2024 113,042 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 113,042 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 108,413 miles

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

n/s front tyre slight wear inside edge

Fail 23 Feb 2023 108,413 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s front tyre slight wear inside edge

Pass 23 Feb 2022 99,623 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 99,623 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 92,656 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 92,656 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 89,331 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 85,840 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 80,881 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 80,831 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 75,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 69,374 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

covers obscuring some testable components

front wiper blades smearing screen

minor stone chips in swept area of windscreen

parking brake efficiency 17%

Fail 23 Mar 2016 69,374 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

covers obscuring some testable components

front wiper blades smearing screen

minor stone chips in swept area of windscreen

parking brake efficiency 17%

Pass 14 Mar 2015 62,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 62,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf side marker light not working

small cut on inner wall of osr tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2014 52,223 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 52,223 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 48,452 miles

unable to obtain emissions printout due to undetected peak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 43,839 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2011 38,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,314 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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ML07 YSY is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel 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 ML07 YSY, 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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ML07 YSY is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 April 2007.

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