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VK07 OTM

2007 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

152,771 mi
Last recorded152,771 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK07 OTM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 152,771 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 152,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 146,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 138,004 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 128,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 128,494 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 122,083 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshner ect hanging from mirror and phone holder on screen ()

Nearside Front Tyre scuffed across tread

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

Offside Front Marker light inop

Pass 26 Jun 2020 117,445 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 113,373 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wall cut

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear o/s and n/s rear tyre walls cut and worn inner edges

emissions to low to pick up

Pass 11 Jul 2018 109,138 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 109,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn excessively on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 102,747 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 102,747 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 98,788 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 98,788 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 89,099 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 88,998 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 79,775 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 79,775 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 69,484 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 63,125 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 63,125 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 55,801 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface cuts in nearside front and nearside rear tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 26 Jan 2011 47,148 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 34,485 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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VK07 OTM is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VK07 OTM, 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 VK07 OTM registered?

VK07 OTM is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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