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SJ56 BFP

2007 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

113,792 mi
Last recorded113,792 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 BFP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 113,792 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 113,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 111,151 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 111,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 107,980 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 101,257 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 101,253 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 96,402 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 92,534 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 92,530 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45r17 97y xl (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 88,876 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 88,876 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))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 82,225 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 82,225 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 78,709 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 71,604 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 71,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam lld2s bulb (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 62,279 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 53,161 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 53,161 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 45,256 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 45,255 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 44,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 Feb 2013 44,302 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 42,541 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 33,520 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 24,507 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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SJ56 BFP is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SJ56 BFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ56 BFP registered?

SJ56 BFP is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 February 2007.

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