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FG57 ZZU

2007 Volvo V70

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

210,005 mi
Last recorded210,005 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 ZZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 210,005 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 203,794 miles

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2023 197,588 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 193,689 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 190,794 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 187,785 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 182,455 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 172,591 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

OSR anti roll bar wearing against OSR trailing arm slightly

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 172,589 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

OSR anti roll bar wearing against OSR trailing arm slightly

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 156,059 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 139,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 121,944 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both rear tyres bold on inner edges

Fail 4 Sep 2015 121,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both rear tyres bold on inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2014 106,777 miles

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

exhaust silencer casing corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2013 89,421 miles

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall tyre cut/damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2012 72,868 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 72,868 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 55,685 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges. o/s/r disc corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2010 39,463 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 ZZU is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FG57 ZZU, 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 ZZU registered?

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

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