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B3 GYW

2007 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

189,611 mi
Last recorded189,611 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 GYW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 189,611 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 189,610 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 182,942 miles

Both front head lamp units are slightly deteriorated

Both front suspension shock absorbers are corroded

Both rear suspension shock absorbers are corroded

Engine oil leak

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both bald on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front suspension subframe bushes are slightly worn

Nearside Front inner steering rack joint has slight free play

Nearside Front tyre has signs of been run flat and cut to the sidewall

Offside Front outer drive shaft gaiter is split but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear steel suspension arms are corroded

Rear suspension (front) arm mounts are corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2024 182,942 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel leak around the fill neck area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding + rear imbalance at 60% (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides have no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Both front head lamp units are slightly deteriorated

Both front suspension shock absorbers are corroded

Both rear suspension shock absorbers are corroded

Engine oil leak

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both bald on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front brakes have high fluctuation and imbalance 24%

Front suspension subframe bushes are slightly worn

Nearside Front inner steering rack joint has slight free play

Nearside Front tyre has signs of been run flat and cut to the sidewall

Offside Front outer drive shaft gaiter is split but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both bald on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear steel suspension arms are corroded

Rear suspension (front) arm mounts are corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 175,301 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 175,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 166,671 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 166,671 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 159,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 155,245 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 155,240 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 155,237 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 141,393 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 141,278 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached disconnected (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2018 125,768 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jun 2018 125,653 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jun 2017 112,318 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 96,827 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 79,189 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 60,642 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 58,012 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 58,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 53,719 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 53,719 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 41,503 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 41,503 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 29,441 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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 29,441 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)

Offside Rear 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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B3 GYW is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B3 GYW, 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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B3 GYW is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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