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VA07 THU

2007 Volvo C70

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,431 mi
Last recorded110,431 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA07 THU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 110,431 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 110,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 106,961 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 106,961 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 102,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 96,330 miles

Nearside mirror loose

Fail 19 Oct 2022 96,330 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror loose

Pass 9 Nov 2021 93,050 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 93,050 miles

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 89,061 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 82,185 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 82,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 58,200 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 58,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 41,570 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 26,886 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 13,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped/worn slightly on inner faces

offside front suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

Fail 26 Mar 2015 13,225 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped/worn slightly on inner faces

offside front suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

Pass 9 Apr 2014 10,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2014 10,817 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 7,098 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 6,825 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 6,025 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 5,107 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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VA07 THU is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VA07 THU, 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 VA07 THU registered?

VA07 THU is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 June 2007.

Is VA07 THU safe to buy?

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