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PL07 BFK

2007 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,967 mi
Last recorded182,967 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL07 BFK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 182,967 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 182,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 169,579 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2016 152,704 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 133,844 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 133,844 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Driver (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 124,276 miles

All exhaust joints corroded

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Slight bind on offside rear when wheel rotated by hand

Slight play in nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint

Slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link rod

Pass 8 Oct 2013 104,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

nearside rear disc worn

slight imbalance in front brakes

slight imbalance in rear brakes

Fail 5 Oct 2013 104,027 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

nearside rear disc worn

slight imbalance in front brakes

Pass 17 May 2012 77,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2012 77,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 52,367 miles

Near side front tyre 2.5mm, Bald inner edge and worn outer edge

Near side rear tyre wearing inner edge

Off side front tyre 3mm, Bald inner edge and worn outer edge

Off side rear tyre wearing inner edge

Various small chips in windscreen

Fail 17 May 2011 52,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Near side front tyre 2.5mm, Bald inner edge and worn outer edge

Near side rear tyre wearing inner edge

Off side front tyre 3mm, Bald inner edge and worn outer edge

Off side rear tyre wearing inner edge

Various small chips in windscreen

Pass 18 May 2010 35,062 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 35,062 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 BFK is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BFK, 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 BFK is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 August 2007.

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