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BP56 FLK

2007 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,795 mi
Last recorded135,795 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP56 FLK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 135,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 128,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 123,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 123,336 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 118,990 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 113,978 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 113,975 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak under bonnet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulb fitted to halogen lamp (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated due to oil contamination (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes deteriorated due to contamination (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front marker lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

front and rear tyres different size

Pass 26 Jul 2017 101,001 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 98,954 miles

Nearside Front cut on sidewall

Nearside Front cut on sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cirds

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

Fail 20 Oct 2016 98,953 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour ns and os (1.4.A.2f)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front cut on sidewall

Nearside Front cut on sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cirds

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

Pass 13 Oct 2015 95,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre has cut in sidewall

aftermarket lights fitted to front bumper/ multicolour

Fail 13 Oct 2015 95,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre has cut in sidewall

aftermarket lights fitted to front bumper/ multicolour

Pass 14 Oct 2014 92,043 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 86,573 miles

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 9 Nov 2012 80,361 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 80,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 72,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front head lamps wiring lose and insecure

front brake pads worn thin

nearside front tyre 2mm, 235 40 zr18

spring clip broken on fuel flap hinge

Pass 30 Dec 2010 63,027 miles

Evidence of tyre/inner wing contact. Unable to replicate fault during test.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Dec 2010 62,899 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 47,569 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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BP56 FLK is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BP56 FLK, 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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BP56 FLK is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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