2007 Volvo C70 2.5L Petrol · RV07 OVY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass in August 2025 at 116,154 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. A failure just two days prior to that successful test at 116,151 miles revealed multiple issues including a bulging nearside rear tyre, a perished anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover, and a split front CV boot. While these faults were rectified to secure the subsequent pass, the history suggests the owner only addresses mechanical defects when they trigger an MOT failure. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 116,154 miles averages approximately 6,113 miles per year, which is consistent with typical low-mileage usage. The data shows steady annual accumulation, with roughly 3,900 miles covered between the 2024 and 2025 tests, and approximately 3,000 miles between August 2023 and 2024. This consistent usage reduces the likelihood of seized components or rubber degradation from standing despite the relatively low mileage. A buyer must pay close attention to the front suspension geometry. The records from 2022 and 2023 repeatedly flag front tyres worn on the inner edges or scrubbed, alongside a noted play in the nearside lower suspension arm ball joint. This indicates a persistent alignment issue or worn bushings that will continue to accelerate tyre wear. A physical inspection should also verify the condition of all CV boots and ball joints to ensure the repairs made after the 2025 failure have held up.