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GL57 LYP

2007 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

118,708 mi
Last recorded118,708 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 LYP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 118,708 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2025 118,705 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2024 111,914 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 104,439 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 97,698 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 91,387 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 7 Dec 2020 87,129 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking Slightly (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking Slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking Slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 82,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rubber boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bush starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rubber boots perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bush starting to seperate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Plastic under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some testable items.

Pass 7 Dec 2018 77,115 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring the view of some testable items.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2nd hanger from rear broken off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 72,091 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

under tray fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 16 Dec 2016 67,070 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2015 61,908 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 57,515 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 52,228 miles

bonding is coming off rear trailing arm bushs

front tyres bald on edges

slight play in both rear drop links

Pass 5 Dec 2012 46,154 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 40,480 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 33,087 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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GL57 LYP is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GL57 LYP, 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 GL57 LYP registered?

GL57 LYP is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 December 2007.

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