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GJ57 FVZ

2007 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,109 mi
Last recorded160,109 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 FVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 160,109 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 160,109 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 154,181 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 151,483 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 149,520 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 149,520 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 139,151 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 139,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 124,545 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 108,126 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 89,287 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 89,280 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2015 71,407 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 71,406 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 61,391 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 50,101 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 39,075 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 28,907 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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GJ57 FVZ is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GJ57 FVZ, 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 GJ57 FVZ registered?

GJ57 FVZ is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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