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BF07 YUJ

2007 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,927 mi
Last recorded165,927 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 YUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 165,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 165,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 157,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

i)off side repeater incomplete ii)product on near side front lamp lens slightly affecting beam iii)near side front shock absorber oil leak iv)off side rear DRL not working

Fail 21 Dec 2019 157,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deflated ;nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

i)off side repeater incomplete ii)product on near side front lamp lens slightly affecting beam iii)near side front shock absorber oil leak iv)off side rear DRL not working

Pass 8 Jan 2019 141,958 miles

Front brake discs pitted (corrosion)

Near side front road wheel outer bead rim damaged (distorted)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 141,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs pitted (corrosion)

Near side front road wheel outer bead rim damaged (distorted)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 127,673 miles

i)off side front tyre inner tread worn ii)front brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2018 127,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

i)off side front tyre inner tread worn ii)front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 115,279 miles

nothing emitted on emissions test

Pass 4 Mar 2016 110,052 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 105,642 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 102,985 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 99,084 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 95,986 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 88,681 miles

Fuel filler flap hinge broken

Nearside rear tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 88,681 miles

Fuel filler flap hinge broken

Nearside rear tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2010 63,315 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 63,314 miles

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

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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BF07 YUJ is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BF07 YUJ, 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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What year was BF07 YUJ registered?

BF07 YUJ is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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