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GJ56 CFG

2007 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

148,190 mi
Last recorded148,190 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 CFG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 148,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 144,417 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 139,523 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 134,866 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 134,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 128,166 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Delaminated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive corner of rocker cover near swirl flap motor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Delaminated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 128,166 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Delaminated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive corner of rocker cover near swirl flap motor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Delaminated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Metal hangers broken off - held on with wire (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 121,872 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 121,872 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 114,822 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp out

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deterioration (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning Deterioration (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 114,822 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp out

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deterioration (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning Deterioration (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 109,233 miles

Front brake hoses.

Fail 24 Oct 2018 109,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake hoses.

Pass 9 Nov 2017 103,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 103,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 97,459 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 89,909 miles

poor beam pattern nearside headlamp

Fail 16 Oct 2015 89,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

poor beam pattern nearside headlamp

Pass 13 Nov 2014 83,055 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 83,054 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 83,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 76,375 miles

exhaust silencer support detached

front plate deteriated

Fail 22 Jan 2014 76,375 miles

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

exhaust silencer support detached

front plate deteriated

Pass 17 Jan 2013 66,332 miles

centre pipe exhaust bracket broken

movement in o/s/f suspesion link

Fail 17 Jan 2013 66,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

centre pipe exhaust bracket broken

movement in o/s/f suspesion link

one n/s/r position bulb inoperative

Pass 23 Jan 2012 58,011 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 46,912 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 36,353 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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GJ56 CFG is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 GJ56 CFG, 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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GJ56 CFG is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 January 2007.

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