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EF57 BFP

2007 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

256,587 mi
Last recorded256,587 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 BFP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 256,587 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 248,421 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 223,475 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 223,475 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 223,448 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened stiff (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 190,821 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 187,880 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 164,219 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 164,217 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 150,610 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 132,544 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 119,371 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 108,574 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 96,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 96,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 78,105 miles

left rear upper tail light not working. left front side marker light not working. front tyres worn very low on inner edges.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 66,614 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 51,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre on limit of wear on inner edges.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre on limit of wear on inner edges

Pass 13 Jan 2012 51,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre on limit of wear on inner edges.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre on limit of wear on inner edges

Pass 17 Dec 2010 34,913 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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EF57 BFP is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF57 BFP, 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 EF57 BFP registered?

EF57 BFP is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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