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PIL 755

2007 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,616 mi
Last recorded120,616 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 755
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 120,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 120,610 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple places on Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 119,895 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 117,998 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 117,995 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 117,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 113,100 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 110,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 106,411 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 99,004 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 18 Mar 2016 99,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 18 Mar 2015 91,470 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 91,470 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 82,991 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 82,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 75,566 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 65,998 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 55,827 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in offside rear lamp lens.

front registration plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 55,827 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in offside rear lamp lens.

front registration plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 25 Feb 2010 40,815 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 40,815 miles

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

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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PIL 755 is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 PIL 755, 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 PIL 755 registered?

PIL 755 is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is PIL 755 safe to buy?

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