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BJ57 UKG

2007 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,952 mi
Last recorded154,952 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 UKG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 154,952 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken as marked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering noisy

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bushes de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Washer bottle leaking

Fail 11 Nov 2025 154,952 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken as marked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering noisy

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bushes de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Washer bottle leaking

Pass 11 Nov 2024 146,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases as marked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres badly stepped on inner edges

oil leak from engine?

Pass 8 Nov 2023 138,468 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 138,468 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 126,888 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axel bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axel bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 118,394 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 118,394 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 113,442 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 113,397 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 106,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust box as marked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on approx 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on approx 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 90,912 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 90,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 75,804 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 63,534 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 51,406 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 51,406 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to 1mm on inner edge of tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 37,588 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 22,946 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 8,802 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 5,554 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 4,866 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 UKG is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol 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 BJ57 UKG, 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 UKG registered?

BJ57 UKG is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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