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KBT 761E

2007 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,456 mi
Last recorded95,456 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBT 761E
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 95,456 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 90,431 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 86,922 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 86,922 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 83,724 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 80,707 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/Side and N/Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 78,689 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear and have slight judder (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 74,095 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both O/Side & N/Side (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 74,094 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both O/Side & N/Side (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 64,208 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 54,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing thin inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2016 49,226 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 48,064 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 48,064 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 46,494 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 46,493 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 40,316 miles

Rear exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 1 May 2012 32,675 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 22,652 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 24 May 2010 13,586 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 13,115 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise sill covers fitted

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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KBT 761E is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KBT 761E, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KBT 761E registered?

KBT 761E is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is KBT 761E safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBT 761E shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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