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FG57 ZZS

2007 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

319,166 mi
Last recorded319,166 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 ZZS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 319,166 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 310,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smoke emissions too clean to register

Fail 3 Mar 2015 310,887 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smoke emissions too clean to register

Pass 19 Mar 2014 296,973 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 296,973 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 290,815 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 290,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 278,234 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 278,234 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 261,134 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 181,131 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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FG57 ZZS is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FG57 ZZS, 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 FG57 ZZS registered?

FG57 ZZS is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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The MOT history for FG57 ZZS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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