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BG57 VEA

2007 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,515 mi
Last recorded196,515 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 VEA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 196,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2025 189,532 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backs of both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 184,087 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 176,999 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 170,997 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear have a corrosion lip and slight imbalance in rollers (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front inner face corroded and slight imbalance across axle in rollers (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s front disc back plate corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2022 170,997 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear have a corrosion lip and slight imbalance in rollers (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front inner face corroded and slight imbalance across axle in rollers (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s front disc back plate corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2021 162,542 miles

stone chip in o/s lower windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2020 156,598 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 148,368 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 148,366 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 138,972 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 128,556 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 116,795 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak slight misting of oil from steering rack.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 106,335 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 106,335 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 97,533 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 97,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 87,231 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 78,941 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 68,417 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 63,049 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 63,049 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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BG57 VEA is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG57 VEA, 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 VEA registered?

BG57 VEA is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 November 2007.

Is BG57 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG57 VEA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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