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GL07 YDW

2007 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

182,095 mi
Last recorded182,095 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 YDW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 182,095 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

advise both rear shock absorber bushes perished

advise rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 Jun 2026 182,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

advise both rear shock absorber bushes perished

advise rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Jun 2025 180,977 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 180,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 179,326 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 179,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 170,935 miles

Offside Drivers mirror glass held in with tape

Fail 12 Jun 2023 170,800 miles

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

Offside Drivers mirror glass held in with tape

Pass 25 May 2022 167,612 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 161,033 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 156,364 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 147,148 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 138,129 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 130,208 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 118,010 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear exhaust mount corroded.

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 118,099 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear exhaust mount corroded.

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 102,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jun 2015 102,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 93,176 miles

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

nsr tyre has a cut not greater than 25mm in length

Fail 4 Jun 2014 93,176 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nsr tyre has a cut not greater than 25mm in length

Pass 3 Jul 2013 80,932 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 63,438 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 63,438 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 48,257 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)

o/s/f tyre cut in side wall not to cords

Fail 15 Jun 2011 48,257 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

o/s/f tyre cut in side wall not to cords

Pass 3 Jun 2010 35,785 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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GL07 YDW is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GL07 YDW, 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 GL07 YDW registered?

GL07 YDW is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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