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OU56 KYV

2007 Volvo C70

Purple Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,212 mi
Last recorded101,212 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 KYV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 101,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 96,252 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 88,858 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 88,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 83,198 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 83,198 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 79,360 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 79,360 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 74,968 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 70,356 miles

Extreme lower end of offside front coil spring fractured

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 47,865 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 47,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 30,650 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 30,650 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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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OU56 KYV is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OU56 KYV, 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 OU56 KYV registered?

OU56 KYV is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 February 2007.

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