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GU57 YKG

2007 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

181,034 mi
Last recorded181,034 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 YKG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 181,034 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 1 Nov 2025 181,034 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 163,857 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 159,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 159,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 152,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 152,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 147,329 miles

headlamps hazy

n/s/f anti roll bar d bush worn

n/s/f lower arm rear bush worn

Fail 4 Nov 2021 147,310 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

headlamps hazy

n/s/f anti roll bar d bush worn

n/s/f lower arm rear bush worn

Pass 8 Oct 2020 138,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 130,135 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 115,331 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 115,331 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 104,022 miles

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

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

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 92,906 miles

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

Nearside Front tread worn severely on inner edge

Nearside Rear brake binding when turned by hand, pads and discs discoloured.

Nearside Rear hand brake very noisy operation

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

Offside Front tyre pressure looks low

Pass 22 Sep 2015 79,981 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 66,755 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 53,564 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 53,564 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 43,005 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 33,564 miles

rear discs badly pitted

Pass 24 Sep 2010 24,540 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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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GU57 YKG is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GU57 YKG, 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 GU57 YKG registered?

GU57 YKG is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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