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AD56 VZU

2007 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

224,466 mi
Last recorded224,466 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 VZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 224,466 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 216,796 miles

engine oil leak

front discs lipped

headlight lenses misted

Fail 2 May 2018 216,796 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

front discs lipped

headlight lenses misted

Pass 5 May 2017 198,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 198,028 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

oil level low

Pass 21 Apr 2016 190,270 miles

engine oil leak

rear no plate has water ingress

Pass 22 Apr 2015 170,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leak

rear no plate deteriating

Fail 22 Apr 2015 170,699 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leak

rear no plate deteriating

Pass 24 Apr 2014 145,023 miles

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

engine oil leak

water ingress to rear no plate

Pass 26 Apr 2013 121,742 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 121,742 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 105,396 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 105,396 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 91,532 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 76,924 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 76,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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AD56 VZU is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2007 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 103,558 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 V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD56 VZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 19 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD56 VZU registered?

AD56 VZU is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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