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CV07 SMO

2007 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

161,852 mi
Last recorded161,852 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV07 SMO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 161,852 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 155,290 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 155,290 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 146,910 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 136,630 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jan 2023 136,630 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2022 128,117 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))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 122,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 117,615 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 107,974 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 98,396 miles

handbrake is getting high

nearside front lower arm bushes have sight play

nearside rear tyre is wearing in places on outer tread

offside front lower arm bushes have play

Pass 17 Jan 2017 87,191 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 87,191 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 75,121 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 75,121 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 68,745 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 68,745 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 61,317 miles

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)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 52,836 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 52,836 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 45,621 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 45,621 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 38,930 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,291 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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CV07 SMO is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CV07 SMO, 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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CV07 SMO is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 March 2007.

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