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FV57 GNP

2007 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,950 mi
Last recorded175,950 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 GNP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 175,950 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2026 175,934 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also worn thin and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect blurred image due to headlamp lens condition (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced glazed up (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect blurred image due to headlamp lens condition (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced glazed up (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger corroded off, system still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside. Front bush on arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracking heavily in tread and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit. Tyre also completely bald on inner edge, no cords showing at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 159,400 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 159,400 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 144,977 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 144,977 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 132,651 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 122,775 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Fail 9 Apr 2022 122,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 112,096 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 104,178 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 104,177 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 93,002 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 76,266 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 59,437 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger bracket corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2017 59,437 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger bracket corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 45,976 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 44,413 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 42,641 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 40,484 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 37,632 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 33,393 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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FV57 GNP is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FV57 GNP, 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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FV57 GNP is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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