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AV56 UTY

2007 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

223,080 mi
Last recorded223,080 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 UTY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 223,080 miles

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear vehicle has boot loaded and seats folded

Fail 29 Jul 2022 223,080 miles

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear vehicle has boot loaded and seats folded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 213,303 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 213,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 209,529 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Road wheel slightly distorted All wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 199,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front inner track rod slight play in joint

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 182,941 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside rear one of two position lights not working

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside side repeater lens damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2018 182,941 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear one of two position lights not working

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside side repeater lens damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2017 169,196 miles

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

Offside Rear brake has been hot at some point.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 153,261 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 8 Jun 2016 153,260 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 131,889 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 110,314 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 110,314 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 85,294 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 85,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 62,938 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 42,418 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 36,559 miles

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 8 Jan 2010 29,031 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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AV56 UTY is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV56 UTY, 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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AV56 UTY is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 January 2007.

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