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GF07 KWU

2007 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

159,047 mi
Last recorded159,047 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 KWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 159,047 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 159,047 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 154,069 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 154,069 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 144,618 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 135,741 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 128,510 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 128,510 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 124,072 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 124,072 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush both n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front top mount juddering

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 114,770 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 114,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 105,757 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 105,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 99,324 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 99,324 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 89,103 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 20 Apr 2016 89,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle due to excessively worn steering bump stop (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle due to excessively worn steering bump stop (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 30 Mar 2015 77,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 66,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded at mounting.

part of exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 30 Mar 2013 55,055 miles

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 45,572 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and nearside rear tyre cuts on outer side walls

Fail 26 Mar 2012 45,572 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and nearside rear tyre cuts on outer side walls

Pass 29 Mar 2011 35,170 miles

nearside mirror glass missing.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 24,950 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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GF07 KWU is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GF07 KWU, 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 GF07 KWU registered?

GF07 KWU is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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