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AV07 GCU

2007 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

279,162 mi
Last recorded279,162 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 GCU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 279,162 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 279,111 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions all tyres wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 266,777 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 266,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 253,279 miles

Brake pedal has slight travel

Handbrake has slight travel

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 253,267 miles

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

Brake pedal has slight travel

Handbrake has slight travel

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 247,833 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 247,833 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 239,194 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 232,587 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger adrift but still supported

Pass 18 Dec 2015 207,835 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 179,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 153,227 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 153,227 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 125,113 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2012 125,113 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust bracket corroded/weak

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 106,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 106,324 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 87,527 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs slightly low

Fail 27 Jan 2011 87,527 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs slightly low

Pass 11 Mar 2010 68,819 miles

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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AV07 GCU is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AV07 GCU, 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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AV07 GCU is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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