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OB07 JAL

2007 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,444 mi
Last recorded86,444 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOB07 JAL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 86,444 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 86,444 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 79,775 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2025 79,677 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 73,733 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 73,731 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 70,755 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 70,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 68,102 miles

engine covers / under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2021 64,497 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 64,308 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 61,739 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 58,889 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 55,813 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 55,813 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 52,647 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 48,089 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 43,417 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 39,365 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 34,961 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 31,973 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 28,682 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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OB07 JAL is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 OB07 JAL, 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 OB07 JAL registered?

OB07 JAL is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 May 2007.

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