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GJ07 PBU

2007 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,009 mi
Last recorded95,009 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 PBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 95,009 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 94,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 94,095 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 94,055 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f steering racks inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 25 Jan 2023 92,129 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 90,039 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 87,867 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 86,114 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 84,846 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 84,846 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 + bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 81,661 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 77,585 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear and n/s/f tyre valves have age related cracks

Pass 5 Jul 2016 74,256 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 655,552 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 65,552 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 55,530 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 47,174 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 34,465 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 23,840 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 23,840 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 13,714 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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GJ07 PBU is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GJ07 PBU, 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 PBU is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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