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VA56 ENV

2007 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

129,784 mi
Last recorded129,784 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA56 ENV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 129,784 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 118,080 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 106,819 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 104,185 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 104,185 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 101,188 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 99,687 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 99,686 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 98,695 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 94,926 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 94,925 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 92,205 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 92,205 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 82,376 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 82,376 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 68,902 miles

Offside wiper smearing screen

items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 59,697 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 59,697 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 48,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disks coroded on inner face and lipped

rear brake disks coroded on inner face

Pass 8 Feb 2013 42,534 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 36,242 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 36,242 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 32,068 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 26,077 miles

N/S/R Tyre is slightly out of shape

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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VA56 ENV is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VA56 ENV, 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 VA56 ENV registered?

VA56 ENV is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 February 2007.

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