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YC07 DRV

2007 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

173,391 mi
Last recorded173,391 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 DRV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 173,391 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 173,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 166,729 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 166,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 160,399 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 160,398 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

HAS COOLANT LEAK

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 150,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 150,055 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 142,429 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 142,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 138,339 miles

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

hand brake is too high

Fail 12 Dec 2020 138,339 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

hand brake is too high

Pass 24 Dec 2019 134,518 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 134,001 miles

rear shocks slightly leaking offside front inner c.v boot worn slightly

Pass 26 May 2018 132,391 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 127,372 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 125,346 miles

Rear brake discs coroded

Fail 2 Jun 2016 125,336 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dipp beam (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs coroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 117,821 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 108,557 miles

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 95,830 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 77,609 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 62,786 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 48,170 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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YC07 DRV is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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