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Y5 KKW

2007 Volvo C70

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

127,975 mi
Last recorded127,975 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 KKW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 127,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 127,972 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 122,177 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 118,203 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 118,202 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 112,395 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 109,278 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 106,553 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded but exhaust system secure

Rear Coil springs corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shock absorbers casings & bump stops worn (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2020 106,542 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust hangers corroded but exhaust system secure

Rear Coil springs corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shock absorbers casings & bump stops worn (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2020 106,530 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17/ Worn on inner edge & out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly & out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut present & out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil springs corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shock absorbers casings & bump stops worn (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2019 101,963 miles

Front Brake discs worn, pitted & lipped, but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing & bump stops worn (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2019 101,962 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Front Brake discs worn, pitted & lipped, but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing & bump stops worn (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2019 100,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 100,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 95,723 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 19 Jan 2018 95,722 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil level high

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 16 Jan 2017 62,766 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 33,141 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 28,617 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 23,907 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 18,770 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 14,194 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 11,373 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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Y5 KKW is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y5 KKW, 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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Y5 KKW is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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