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WV57 VUK

2007 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

135,602 mi
Last recorded135,602 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 VUK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 135,602 miles

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

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

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

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

tracking requires adjusting

Fail 11 Jun 2026 135,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

tracking requires adjusting

Pass 17 Jun 2025 127,259 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 127,230 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 122,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 122,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 118,898 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 118,898 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 177,445 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 117,438 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 113,855 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 113,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both hand brake lever not returning to there stops

Pass 22 Jun 2020 106,856 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 106,813 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Park brake only just passed. Could be a lot better.

Rear Both brake discs badly corroded.

Pass 7 Jun 2019 100,463 miles

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jun 2018 84,747 miles

Air hose loose

Battery terminal Loose

Nearside Track rod lock nut loose

Pass 22 Jul 2017 78,616 miles

Both rear tyres wearing uneven on the inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre has an nail in it

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 78,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges and NSF tyre worn near to the limit.

Both rear tyres wearing uneven on the inner edges

Brake fluid near to the Min limit

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 70,135 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 69,287 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 67,314 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 64,729 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 64,729 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 62,701 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 62,701 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 60,664 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 58,356 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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WV57 VUK is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WV57 VUK, 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 WV57 VUK registered?

WV57 VUK is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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