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VCX 294

2007 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,779 mi
Last recorded91,779 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCX 294
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 91,779 miles

Front brake discs corroded @ inner surface

General corrosion to suspension

Off side wind screen washer weak

Fail 18 Nov 2024 91,779 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front brake discs corroded @ inner surface

General corrosion to suspension

Off side wind screen washer weak

Pass 18 Oct 2023 91,756 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 91,738 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode @ inner surface

Surface corrosion to suspension

Pass 13 Jul 2021 91,704 miles

Front brake discs corroded @ inner surface

Surface corrosion to suspension

Pass 28 May 2019 87,217 miles

Front brake discs corroded @ inner surface

Rear tyres close to limit

Fail 24 May 2019 87,216 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front brake discs corroded @ inner surface

Rear tyres close to limit

Pass 19 Mar 2018 86,255 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside wishbone rear bush starting to split.

Fail 15 Mar 2018 86,255 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake discs corroded.

Nearside wishbone rear bush starting to split.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 73,974 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Over sills fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 70,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

front grill damaged

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 18 Apr 2016 70,729 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

front grill damaged

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 Apr 2015 66,978 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front grill insecue and broken

Fail 14 Apr 2015 66,976 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front grill insecue and broken

Pass 14 Apr 2014 59,066 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 48,179 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 44,095 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,434 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 38,434 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 30,767 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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VCX 294 is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VCX 294, 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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VCX 294 is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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