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XIW 1223

2007 Volvo C70

Purple Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

136,389 mi
Last recorded136,389 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIW 1223
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 136,389 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 136,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 127,550 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 127,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 122,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges 2354517 autogrip

Fail 16 May 2023 122,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges 2354517 autogrip

Pass 18 May 2022 116,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 111,957 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 111,956 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 110,299 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 107,676 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jul 2018 104,161 miles

Grease around o/s/f inner cv gaitor, no leak found

Small split o/s/f ball joint dust cover

Pass 14 Feb 2018 100,985 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 94,535 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 90,649 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 87,503 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 87,502 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 84,756 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2013 81,653 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 78,394 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 74,895 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 63,426 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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XIW 1223 is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XIW 1223, 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 XIW 1223 registered?

XIW 1223 is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 March 2007.

Is XIW 1223 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIW 1223 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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