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PL07 BEJ

2007 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,472 mi
Last recorded107,472 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL07 BEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 107,472 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position light flickering

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

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

Offside Front Position light flickering

Pass 29 Jan 2025 105,449 miles

Central Chip in windscreen

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 105,412 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Chip in windscreen

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to legal limit and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 98,034 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil level on minimum

Pass 23 Jan 2023 96,914 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 95,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 94,194 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 91,042 miles

Nearside Front tyre is bald on the inner edge and on the wear bars

Offside Front tyre is wearing low on the inner edge and close to the wear bars

Fail 27 Jun 2019 91,041 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre is bald on the inner edge and on the wear bars

Offside Front tyre is wearing low on the inner edge and close to the wear bars

Pass 29 Jun 2018 86,688 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 86,688 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre is bald on the inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2017 84,207 miles

Both the rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2016 77,205 miles

front brake pads worn

offside rear tyre nail

Fail 21 Jun 2016 77,176 miles

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

front brake pads worn

offside rear tyre nail

Pass 20 Jun 2015 69,620 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 25 Jun 2014 60,842 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 60,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 52,359 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 45,272 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm

Fail 22 Jun 2012 45,268 miles

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

both front tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 20 May 2011 39,930 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010
Fail 28 Jun 2010

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

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 BEJ is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BEJ, 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 BEJ is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 June 2007.

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