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AJ07 DBY

2007 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,577 mi
Last recorded171,577 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 DBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 171,577 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 171,577 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 165,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 151,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 139,470 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 139,395 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre worn on outer edge ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both headlights deterated

tow bar ex corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2021 139,394 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough shocker mounting (2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre worn on outer edge ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both headlights deterated

tow bar ex corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2020 137,626 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside front tyre has a small cut on the outside wall

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

Offside front tyre tread wearing on the outer side

Fail 11 Mar 2020 137,615 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside front tyre has a small cut on the outside wall

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

Offside front tyre tread wearing on the outer side

Pass 4 Apr 2019 132,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 126,410 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 119,017 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing rough when rotated (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 111,723 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 111,719 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 104,076 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 104,076 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 102,574 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 97,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 97,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 81,690 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 81,690 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 61,650 miles

lomg park brake lever travel

Fail 1 Dec 2010 47,905 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

long park brake lever travel

Pass 1 Dec 2010 47,905 miles

long park brake lever travel

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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AJ07 DBY is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ07 DBY, 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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AJ07 DBY is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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