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AY07 ZYJ

2007 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

149,412 mi
Last recorded149,412 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY07 ZYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 149,412 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 146,042 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 142,573 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 142,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 134,144 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 115,946 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 115,945 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 108,754 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 101,789 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 101,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished/cracked to canvass (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 94,938 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 94,937 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front drop links (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 88,543 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres distorted

Fail 30 Jun 2017 88,543 miles

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

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

Rear both rear tyres distorted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 81,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 73,053 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 66,541 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 60,250 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 53,456 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 53,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 45,544 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 35,951 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 35,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 35,023 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)

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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AY07 ZYJ is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AY07 ZYJ, 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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AY07 ZYJ is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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