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RV57 YVY

2007 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,616 mi
Last recorded108,616 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 YVY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 108,616 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2025 108,600 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2024 105,354 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 May 2024 105,354 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 99,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 97,754 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 90,470 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 90,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 84,958 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 84,953 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 72,319 miles

Front x2 tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2019 72,318 miles

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

Front x2 tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 59,198 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 56,568 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 54,187 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front steering rack gaiter has a slight misting of oil.

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 50,605 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chips in screen

exhaust rusty

Fail 18 Sep 2014 50,604 miles

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)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chips in screen

exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2013 47,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

nearside front Tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2012 42,171 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chips in screen

exhaust rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2011 37,658 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 32,215 miles

struggled to meet emission limits

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear Tyres worn on inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 10 Sep 2010 32,215 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear Tyres worn on inner edge

engine management light on

struggled to meet emission limits

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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RV57 YVY is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 RV57 YVY, 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 RV57 YVY registered?

RV57 YVY is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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