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YC07 BYS

2007 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

74,034 mi
Last recorded74,034 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 BYS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 74,034 miles

front back plates corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2026 74,034 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

front back plates corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2025 73,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front backplates corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2024 73,278 miles

Nearside Front brake backplate corroded

front exhaust flange corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2024 73,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake backplate corroded

front exhaust flange corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2023 72,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front number plate damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2023 72,591 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))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2022 72,109 miles

rear suspension arms showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2021 70,959 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50r17 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear brake discs surface corrision

offside and nearside inner drive shaft boots perishing

Pass 26 Feb 2020 69,621 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 67,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 67,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 65,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 65,604 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 61,686 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 61,686 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 56,941 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 51,461 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 46,115 miles

emissions are too low to record

Fail 21 Mar 2014 46,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

emissions are too low to record

Pass 5 Mar 2013 38,254 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,097 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,346 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Mar 2010 23,499 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 23,499 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YC07 BYS is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YC07 BYS, 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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YC07 BYS is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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