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RV07 OVY

2007 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

116,154 mi
Last recorded116,154 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV07 OVY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 116,154 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 116,151 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))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 112,256 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 109,178 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 105,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 105,886 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended jammed due to pet restraint harness (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 101,221 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 101,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 100,150 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 100,139 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 May 2019 93,869 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 93,867 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 81,226 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 80,005 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop perished

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop perished

Offside Rear slight play in linkrod joint

Fail 23 Jun 2017 79,961 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop perished

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop perished

Offside Rear slight play in linkrod joint

Pass 20 Jun 2016 74,254 miles

horn did not work to start with but working fine now. further investigation required

Fail 20 Jun 2016 74,254 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

horn did not work to start with but working fine now. further investigation required

Pass 1 Aug 2015 64,234 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 48,202 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 48,202 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 39,730 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 39,730 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 34,673 miles

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

damage to nearside rear tyre inner wall

offside rear tyre split on inner wall

Pass 23 Aug 2010 29,543 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 24,582 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 OVY is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OVY, 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 OVY registered?

RV07 OVY is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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