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SV57 UAK

2007 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

103,183 mi
Last recorded103,183 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV57 UAK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 103,183 miles

rusty underside due to age

Pass 19 May 2021 94,946 miles

exhaust corroded

rusty underside due to age

Pass 15 Mar 2021 94,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer slight damage to outer c.v gaiter

Offside Front Inner c.v joint gaiter deteriorated

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

exhaust corroded/deteriorated

surface corrosion to underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2020 93,274 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

condensation in nearside headlight

front exhaust deteriorated

noise from front top strut bearings

Fail 12 Mar 2020 93,260 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

condensation in nearside headlight

front exhaust deteriorated

noise from front top strut bearings

Pass 6 Mar 2019 87,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

exhaust corroded/deteriorated [slight leak front ]

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 13 Mar 2018 81,501 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 81,500 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 76,128 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2017 76,128 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2016 67,267 miles

engine covers fitted

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs inner faces corroded

gearbox oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2016 67,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted

front brake discs inner faces corroded

gearbox oil leak

rear brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 57,696 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 57,692 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 52,937 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 44,736 miles

rear brake discs very worn and corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2013 44,736 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs very worn and corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 38,358 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 22 Aug 2012 38,091 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Anti skid msg on

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 5 Sep 2011 27,598 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 27,598 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 21,794 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 21,792 miles

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 Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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SV57 UAK is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SV57 UAK, 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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SV57 UAK is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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