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SL07 BVU

2007 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

167,230 mi
Last recorded167,230 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL07 BVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 167,230 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 167,225 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 160,299 miles

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

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

slight play in steering arms

Fail 12 Apr 2022 160,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

slight play in steering arms

Pass 20 Apr 2021 150,688 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 150,675 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 145,334 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 145,325 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2019 138,546 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 138,540 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 126,108 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 125,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front one (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front one (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 108,720 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 97,015 miles

oil leak

tracking

Fail 18 Apr 2016 97,009 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

oil leak

tracking

Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,994 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre has damadge to tread

Fail 7 Apr 2015 84,988 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre has damadge to tread

Pass 21 Apr 2014 72,318 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 55,626 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight cut in offside front tyre sidewall

slight cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 5 Aug 2011 40,972 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges 225/45/17

Fail 4 Aug 2011 40,971 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing inner edges 225/45/17

Pass 11 Aug 2010 31,368 miles

emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

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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SL07 BVU is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SL07 BVU, 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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SL07 BVU is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 August 2007.

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