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FY07 XJP

2007 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,721 mi
Last recorded149,721 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 XJP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 149,721 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 146,400 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished 225/45/17

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

front brake discs corroded on inside edges

Pass 4 Oct 2023 141,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear side marker/position LED not working

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 137,533 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 134,117 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 131,020 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 131,020 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split small end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 128,175 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 128,175 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 120,748 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 120,744 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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rear tail lamps 50% not working

Pass 20 Oct 2017 111,093 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 101,029 miles

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 88,912 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 72,521 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broke

slight damage to o/s/front tyre side wall

Pass 16 Oct 2014 72,521 miles

rear exhaust bracket broke

slight damage to o/s/front tyre side wall

Fail 27 Sep 2013 65,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake Discs Worn

Rear Exhaust Mounting Broken

Rear Wiper Blade Worn

Pass 27 Sep 2013 65,803 miles

Rear Brake Discs Worn

Rear Exhaust Mounting Broken

Rear Wiper Blade Worn

Pass 4 Oct 2012 62,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn

Rear Wiper Blade Worn

Fail 4 Oct 2012 62,224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn

Rear Wiper Blade Worn

Pass 26 Oct 2011 55,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 55,300 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 47,577 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2010 47,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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FY07 XJP is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY07 XJP, 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 FY07 XJP registered?

FY07 XJP is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is FY07 XJP safe to buy?

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