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AD56 VZW

2007 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

151,070 mi
Last recorded151,070 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 151,070 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 148,161 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 144,171 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 144,171 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

water in nsf fog light working ok

Fail 19 Jan 2024 144,171 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged frayed seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

water in nsf fog light working ok

Pass 27 Jan 2023 140,732 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 140,732 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 139,181 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 137,803 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 135,344 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre stepping

Offside Rear tyre stepping

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

backbox corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2019 129,449 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 123,514 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 117,501 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 117,501 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 109,480 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 109,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter housing (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 102,574 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 95,220 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 95,220 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 87,981 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 Jan 2013 87,981 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2012 80,495 miles

osr tyre low on outside edge

Pass 26 Jan 2011 74,306 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 74,306 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 65,117 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VZW is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VZW, 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 VZW registered?

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

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