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BG57 LAO

2007 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,114 mi
Last recorded161,114 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 LAO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 161,114 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2025 161,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 148,075 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 148,075 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 132,011 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 120,695 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 115,548 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 109,107 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 109,107 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2019 101,525 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 93,045 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 86,545 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2016 76,346 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

tow bar neck release mechanism appears to be damaged on visual inspection

Pass 26 Oct 2015 67,775 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 63,018 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)

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 15 Oct 2014 63,018 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 17 Oct 2013 51,519 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 43,619 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Pass 14 Oct 2011 36,400 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 27,944 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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BG57 LAO is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG57 LAO, 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 BG57 LAO registered?

BG57 LAO is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 November 2007.

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