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DE57 SYJ

2007 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

168,553 mi
Last recorded168,553 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 SYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 168,553 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 161,971 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 154,290 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Jul 2023 146,035 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 134,622 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 134,622 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 125,819 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 116,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 104,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 90,234 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 75,069 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 60,468 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a low inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has a low inner edge, plus inner sidewall split

Pass 27 May 2015 46,359 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 46,358 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 43,418 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 38,405 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 34,012 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 34,012 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 27,000 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 19,849 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 19,849 miles

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

n/s/f worn on inner edge slight cuts outer wall

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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DE57 SYJ is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DE57 SYJ, 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 DE57 SYJ registered?

DE57 SYJ is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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