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SM07 BDZ

2007 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,486 mi
Last recorded60,486 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 BDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 60,486 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Engine under tray poorly fixed

Offside parking brake performance low and long lever travel

Offside rear light unit damaged

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged Both nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder worn at both sides front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 52,321 miles

Offside parking brake performance low and long lever travel

Offside rear light unit damaged

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 48,114 miles

Offside rear light unit damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 44,865 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 44,791 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 44,398 miles

Lower undertray and top covers fitted

Nearside Front tyre split on outer sidewall

Fail 4 Aug 2016 44,398 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Lower undertray and top covers fitted

Nearside Front tyre split on outer sidewall

Pass 19 Dec 2014 42,395 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2013 42,181 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2011 34,367 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 34,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 23,722 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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SM07 BDZ is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SM07 BDZ, 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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SM07 BDZ is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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