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SP07 KXV

2007 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

137,141 mi
Last recorded137,141 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 KXV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 137,141 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 137,302 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 131,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 131,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 124,889 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2022 119,418 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 115,456 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 115,456 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 111,799 miles

o/s/r trailing arm bush slight play

Fail 17 Feb 2020 111,798 miles

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

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

o/s/r trailing arm bush slight play

exhaust heat shield loose but secure

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished and worn inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2019 104,161 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 99,470 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre sidewall damage but no chords showing

Pass 16 Feb 2017 95,438 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 95,438 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 91,498 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 85,912 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 65,365 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 65,355 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2013 44,127 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 44,126 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 40,341 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 40,338 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 May 2011 35,811 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 29,299 miles

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

exhaust emmisions too low to be detected by smoke meter

Fail 20 May 2010 29,298 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust emmisions too low to be detected by smoke meter

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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SP07 KXV is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel 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 SP07 KXV, 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 SP07 KXV registered?

SP07 KXV is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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