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VX57 MTU

2007 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

149,694 mi
Last recorded149,694 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 MTU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 149,694 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 131,380 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 117,709 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 100,590 miles

nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate

windscreen chipped

Fail 14 Dec 2020 100,589 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))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate

nearside headlamp lense slight damage

rear discs worn/corroded

very slight play offside front ball joint

windscreen chipped

Pass 5 Jul 2019 89,393 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 75,740 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 75,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 57,889 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 48,695 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 44,002 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 40,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 32,498 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 29,309 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 24,326 miles

Plastic trims fitted to sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Aug 2011 24,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Plastic trims fitted to sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Aug 2010 20,169 miles

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

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

Plastic covers fitted to sills, not allowing full inspection of that area

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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VX57 MTU is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX57 MTU, 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 VX57 MTU registered?

VX57 MTU is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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