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W3 MLA

2007 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,478 mi
Last recorded100,478 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 MLA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 100,478 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 100,160 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 99,709 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 98,485 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 97,987 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 97,173 miles

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

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

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

emissions too clean to measure

Pass 18 Oct 2019 95,650 miles

emissions too clean to measure

exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2019 93,905 miles

emissions too clean to measure

Fail 8 Feb 2019 93,905 miles

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

emissions too clean to measure

Pass 7 Feb 2018 91,351 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs pitted recommend brake check (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted unable to check all of vehicle underside

Fail 6 Feb 2018 91,346 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs pitted recommend brake check (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted unable to check all of vehicle underside

Pass 16 Jan 2017 87,252 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 87,251 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 82,587 miles

Front both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Inner slight damage to wheel

small chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Feb 2015 78,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2015 78,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 72,194 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 63,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,440 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre inner slightly out of shape

Fail 17 Apr 2012 45,439 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre inner slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Apr 2011 31,409 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 29,746 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 29,746 miles

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

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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W3 MLA is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W3 MLA, 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 W3 MLA registered?

W3 MLA is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 March 2007.

Is W3 MLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W3 MLA shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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