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WU57 VLR

2007 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,834 mi
Last recorded63,834 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU57 VLR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 63,834 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 63,829 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2023 61,601 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 61,601 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 60,895 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 59,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 56,214 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 56,214 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))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 50,844 miles

under trays fitted no allowing full inspecion

Fail 24 Jul 2018 50,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted no allowing full inspecion

Pass 24 Aug 2017 46,103 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 43,667 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front arm - rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 40,700 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2015 40,700 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2014 37,620 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2013 33,508 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 33,508 miles

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

front & rear pads getting low

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2012 28,429 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 24,158 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 19,525 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 19,451 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WU57 VLR is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WU57 VLR, 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 WU57 VLR registered?

WU57 VLR is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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