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GJ07 UTR

2007 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

254,875 mi
Last recorded254,875 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 UTR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 254,875 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parkbrake has very little reserve travel

Pass 7 Sep 2024 252,198 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 252,183 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 243,347 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Jul 2023 243,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Aug 2022 239,091 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 232,353 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 211,860 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 179,160 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 145,756 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 145,756 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 136,008 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 129,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation inside lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Damaged with sharp edge (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 129,539 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Large split on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation inside lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Damaged with sharp edge (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 118,352 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 118,352 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 105,725 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 90,776 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 77,136 miles

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

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

exhaust mount corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 46,755 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 35,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

very slight tear in o/s wiper blade.

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 UTR is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UTR, 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 GJ07 UTR registered?

GJ07 UTR is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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