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KJ05 APR

2007 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

169,440 mi
Last recorded169,440 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 APR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 169,440 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 154,426 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 154,426 miles

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

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 140,803 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 134,234 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 132,017 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 130,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 129,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 122,521 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 113,930 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 113,930 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 103,497 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 102,245 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 90,818 miles

Exhaust centre mounting broken

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 77,012 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 67,547 miles

exhaust support brackets broken near rear of system

Pass 21 Mar 2013 57,100 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 57,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,872 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 39,668 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 31,309 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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KJ05 APR is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel 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 KJ05 APR, 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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KJ05 APR is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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