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J60 ECF

2007 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

168,707 mi
Last recorded168,707 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ60 ECF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 168,707 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 168,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 164,328 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shocker outer covers rusted

factory fitted covers restricting view (sills covers)

Pass 19 Mar 2024 158,158 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

factory covers

Pass 6 Mar 2023 151,316 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 151,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 145,316 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 145,316 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 139,602 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 139,602 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 136,115 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 127,117 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 117,612 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 108,084 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 108,084 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 98,505 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 88,452 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 77,664 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 68,416 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 68,416 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 59,035 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 49,181 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 37,379 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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J60 ECF is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J60 ECF, 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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J60 ECF is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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