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R27 PPR

2007 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

140,454 mi
Last recorded140,454 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 PPR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 140,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Top strut mount worn

Nearside Front inner cv joint has movement

Nearside Front outer cv is corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 140,454 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Top strut mount worn

Nearside Front inner cv joint has movement

Nearside Front outer cv is corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 135,780 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 127,357 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 120,446 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 114,838 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 106,578 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 81,275 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 81,275 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 65,300 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 58,687 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 55,186 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Apr 2015 48,687 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 40,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Osf tyre worn close to cord on inner tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 40,709 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Osf tyre worn close to cord on inner tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 34,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 30,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2012 30,014 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2011 25,469 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 25,469 miles

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

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

engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Apr 2010 20,239 miles

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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R27 PPR is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R27 PPR, 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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R27 PPR is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 April 2007.

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