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BN57 FTO

2007 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,475 mi
Last recorded147,475 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 FTO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 147,475 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 145,859 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 142,102 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 139,601 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 136,735 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 136,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front outline marker lamp not working

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))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 122,068 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 107,134 miles

Front Engine oil level on minimum

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and tread approaching wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 94,132 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))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 71,909 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 71,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 68,353 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS WORN & PADS 80% WORN

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit WALL DAMAGED/CUT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 62,753 miles

all discs corroded/lipped

nsr wheel rim damaged on inside.

Fail 11 Jul 2016 62,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

all discs corroded/lipped

nsr wheel rim damaged on inside.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 57,070 miles

nails in osr tyre

Fail 7 Aug 2015 57,070 miles

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

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 tyres wearing on the edges

nails in osr tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2014 50,943 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2013 45,312 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 39,334 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 31,127 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 25,652 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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BN57 FTO is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BN57 FTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN57 FTO registered?

BN57 FTO is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is BN57 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN57 FTO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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