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DV57 FOC

2007 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

56,078 mi
Last recorded56,078 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 FOC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 56,078 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 56,078 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 53,424 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

both headlamp lenses are in a poor condition

Fail 11 Nov 2019 53,424 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

both headlamp lenses are in a poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2018 49,716 miles

Dpf fault message on dash.

Front Brake pads over lapping discs.

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

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

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

Rear Number plate deteriorated.

Pass 30 Oct 2017 44,583 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 41,771 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Upper position lamp not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Nov 2016 41,771 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Upper position lamp not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 38,672 miles

Nearside Rear Upper position light not working

Fail 9 Nov 2015 38,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper position light not working

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 34,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play in ball joint

n/s/f top shock absorber mount has slight play

o/s/f lower control arm rear bush seperating

Fail 12 Nov 2014 34,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play in ball joint

n/s/f top shock absorber mount has slight play

o/s/f lower control arm rear bush seperating

Pass 11 Nov 2013 29,113 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 21,509 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 15,719 miles

All four brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2011 15,719 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

All four brake discs corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 11,757 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 11,737 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DV57 FOC is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DV57 FOC, 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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DV57 FOC is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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