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DY57 XUW

2007 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

166,159 mi
Last recorded166,159 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 XUW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 166,159 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 158,607 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 158,607 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 149,614 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 140,718 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 127,220 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 117,699 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 117,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pads down to metal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering leak from corroded metal pipe on subframe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 111,857 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front head lamp len's are in poor condition causing reduced light out put/poor beam patterns. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 102,368 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 103,368 miles

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended No output from tow bar socket on L.H. indicator and fog lamp. (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 99,366 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 93,744 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 93,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 93,223 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 83,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 83,972 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 74,613 miles

exhause mount corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 64,737 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 53,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight damage to inside of n/s/f wheel

Pass 18 Aug 2010 40,697 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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DY57 XUW is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Green 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 DY57 XUW, 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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DY57 XUW is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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