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BJ57 SZE

2007 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

271,684 mi
Last recorded271,684 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 SZE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 271,684 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 271,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 251,436 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2019 248,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2018 179,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 179,206 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 127,605 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 116,039 miles

exhaust centre joint and mount in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2015 105,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (inner mainly) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (inner mainly). (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 105,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (inner mainly) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (inner mainly). (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Has nail in.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 94,479 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 83,324 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 72,115 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 61,466 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 48,324 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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BJ57 SZE is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BJ57 SZE, 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 BJ57 SZE registered?

BJ57 SZE is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 October 2007.

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