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GL56 OFS

2007 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,872 mi
Last recorded144,872 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 OFS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 144,872 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

little reserve travel on hand brake lever

tow bar electrical socket insecure

Fail 6 Jan 2022 144,872 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

little reserve travel on hand brake lever

tow bar electrical socket insecure

Pass 22 Dec 2020 137,470 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp washer not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

little reserve travel on handbrake lever

tow bar electrical socket insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2020 130,442 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front headlamp washer not working

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Fail 7 Jan 2020 130,442 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front headlamp washer not working

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Pass 16 Nov 2018 121,653 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 114,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut in side wall

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 110,704 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a cut in side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 110,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a cut in side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 106,244 miles

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

Rear exhaust slightiy corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2014 101,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2014 101,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 96,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2013 96,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2012 90,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission not recognised

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Nov 2012 90,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission not recognised

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 May 2011 82,743 miles

axle 1 disc slightley worn

Fail 24 May 2011 82,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

axle 1 disc slightley worn

Pass 25 Oct 2010 78,984 miles

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

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

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

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

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

warning light on dash

Pass 23 Sep 2009 77,118 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 77,118 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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GL56 OFS is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GL56 OFS, 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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GL56 OFS is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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