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NC56 BWE

2007 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,734 mi
Last recorded106,734 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 BWE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 106,734 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 104,437 miles

Nearside Front headlamp unit water ingress, not affecting pattern

Fail 22 Dec 2021 104,437 miles

Nearside Front headlamp unit water ingress, not affecting pattern

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 102,861 miles

Central Exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2019 98,999 miles

Central Exhaust mounting corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 215/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 96,640 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 96,638 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 94,296 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Jul 2017 94,295 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Jul 2016 91,200 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 82,466 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 82,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 73,808 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 73,807 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 65,993 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 65,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 56,975 miles

Advise front nearside tyre is worn heavily on inner and outer tyre shoulders

Advise front offside inner edge of brake disc is slightly worn/corroded

Advise front offside tyre is worn very heavily on inner and outer tyre shoulders

Advise rear offside tyre is worn heavily on inner tyre shoulder

Pass 29 Jun 2011 47,516 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 47,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 39,724 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 39,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

advise offside front tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge

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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NC56 BWE is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NC56 BWE, 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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NC56 BWE is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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