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GJ07 HLZ

2007 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,730 mi
Last recorded123,730 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 HLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 123,730 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 122,587 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 122,203 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chip in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 119,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective crack in lens,no effect on pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B. 2x chips left of middle (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded starting to corrode in coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded starting to corrode in coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 116,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chip/crack in lens. no effect on pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 116,351 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished around whole outer band/edge with cords showing in one place (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chip in lens,no effect on beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish/crack around inner band (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 114,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 114,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 112,858 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 112,858 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer casing of hose splitting open. caliper end (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 109,695 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded not leaking at present

Pass 9 May 2017 102,215 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer cover deterioated

Fail 3 May 2017 102,206 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer cover deterioated

Pass 10 May 2016 96,092 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 96,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread inner band

Pass 27 Mar 2012 69,854 miles

ns head lamp emits a slightly different shade of light

Pass 24 Mar 2011 54,633 miles

wheels show signs of touching inner wing liners both sides ,

Pass 24 Mar 2010 40,795 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 40,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GJ07 HLZ is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GJ07 HLZ, 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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GJ07 HLZ is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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