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EO57 VGU

2007 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

188,386 mi
Last recorded188,386 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO57 VGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 188,386 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 188,386 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear tail gate not latching

Pass 3 Dec 2024 181,117 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 181,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 173,403 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Wearing on Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 173,402 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Wearing on Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 165,995 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 165,995 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 157,075 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 150,284 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 144,447 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 144,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 134,244 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 121,154 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 107,471 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 107,471 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 95,021 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 76,267 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 76,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On edge

Pass 5 Nov 2013 58,616 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 46,011 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 34,364 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 25,968 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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EO57 VGU is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EO57 VGU, 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 EO57 VGU registered?

EO57 VGU is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 December 2007.

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