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RV07 OVJ

2007 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,544 mi
Last recorded81,544 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV07 OVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 81,544 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 81,527 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

nearside handbrake effort poor

Pass 9 Mar 2018 77,978 miles

n/s/r brake pad 80 percent wear

n/s/r park brake slightly low effort

o/s/r outer shockabsorber top outer casing adrift

rear discs rusty

Fail 6 Mar 2018 77,976 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/f cut to cord inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r brake pad 80 percent wear

n/s/r park brake slightly low effort

o/s/r outer shockabsorber top outer casing adrift

rear discs rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2017 72,755 miles

o/s/r outer casing on s/absorver adrift

rear discs rusting

Fail 14 Mar 2017 72,749 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken n/s/f (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f marker light not working

o/s/r outer casing on s/absorver adrift

rear discs rusting

Pass 16 Mar 2016 68,003 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s/r (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 68,003 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o0/s/f inner (2.5.C.1a)

coil spring broken o/s/f (2.4.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s/r (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 63,274 miles

n/s/f tyre wear on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre wear on inner and outer edges

rear discs rusted

Pass 6 Mar 2014 58,578 miles

n/s/f headlight lens cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2013 53,382 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 53,380 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 45,467 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 37,559 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 37,559 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 25,837 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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RV07 OVJ is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RV07 OVJ, 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 RV07 OVJ registered?

RV07 OVJ is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 March 2007.

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