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PL07 BDZ

2007 Volvo C70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,656 mi
Last recorded80,656 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL07 BDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 80,656 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 80,640 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 77,540 miles

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

Rear HAND BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH BUT GOOD READINGS

Pass 24 Aug 2023 77,326 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 76,606 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 76,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 75,767 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 75,767 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 74,346 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 73,185 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 72,890 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 72,890 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 67,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp dip beam pattern 'dull'

Fail 24 Mar 2017 67,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp dip beam pattern 'dull'

Pass 4 Apr 2016 58,366 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 58,366 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 55,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 48,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 48,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 43,031 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 37,820 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 35,140 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s outer side light rear out

Pass 15 Jun 2011 28,096 miles

both front tyres wear unevenly worn on inside

Pass 28 Jun 2010 21,789 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 21,475 miles

Both rear tyres inner edges starting to miss shape

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2010 21,475 miles

Both rear tyres inner edges starting to miss shape

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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PL07 BDZ is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PL07 BDZ, 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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PL07 BDZ is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 June 2007.

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