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J5 VYK

2007 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,845 mi
Last recorded115,845 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 VYK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2025 115,845 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 113,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 113,148 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 111,948 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn edges on both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 108,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 106,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 106,363 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 104,700 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 100,752 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 88,628 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 73,903 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 63,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin with closer inpection maybe to excess (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front inner sidewall bulge apparent,with closer inspection maybe to excess.

Offside Rear anti roll bar fouling radius arm?

both front tyres wearing on inner edges,smooth

Pass 12 Dec 2015 54,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake disc's corroded and lipped (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall small bulge.chalked

exhaust bracket at rear corroded and weak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 51,827 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 49,869 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 46,616 miles

both indicators and rear fog lamp lit slightly on 13 pin towbar socket test

Fail 12 Dec 2011 43,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 43,543 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 30 Dec 2010 39,447 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 39,447 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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J5 VYK is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J5 VYK, 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 J5 VYK registered?

J5 VYK is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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