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FY56 VLL

2007 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

202,896 mi
Last recorded202,896 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 VLL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 202,896 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 196,034 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 187,725 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 176,884 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 176,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 171,043 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 165,348 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 157,959 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 149,187 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 144,055 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 140,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 129,104 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 116,311 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2014 116,311 miles

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

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

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2014 102,738 miles

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

front and rear brake discs show some wear/scoring

Pass 22 Jan 2013 86,718 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 86,706 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 69,167 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2012 69,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 50,637 miles

front brake pads worn

front tyres worn

Fail 28 Jan 2011 50,615 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn

front tyres worn

Pass 23 Dec 2009 33,809 miles

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

nearside rear lamp slight damage to lens

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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FY56 VLL is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FY56 VLL, 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 FY56 VLL registered?

FY56 VLL is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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