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SM07 DWU

2007 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,647 mi
Last recorded101,647 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 DWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 101,647 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 95,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 95,748 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 91,759 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Strut top bearing rough

Fail 4 Aug 2023 91,759 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))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Strut top bearing rough

Pass 15 Jul 2022 85,202 miles

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened front upper mounts notchy /rough when rotated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 85,202 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear inop (4.7.2 (a))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened front upper mounts notchy /rough when rotated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 78,827 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Both Strut Top Bearings Rough When Rotated

Nearside Front Fog Light Inop

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 78,823 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Both Strut Top Bearings Rough When Rotated

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm Visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog Light Inop

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S Lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 72,988 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 72,985 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 67,353 miles

Both rear and o,s,f tyres cracked between treads

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 63,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre slightly cracked

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 63,377 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre slightly cracked

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 55,981 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 49,218 miles

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

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

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2014 43,702 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 43,700 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/r anti roll bar rubbing on rear suspension arm

Pass 22 Mar 2013 38,887 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)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 38,886 miles

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

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)

advise rear middle hanger broken

Pass 20 Feb 2012 30,851 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 24,709 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 24,709 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 20,569 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)

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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SM07 DWU is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SM07 DWU, 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 SM07 DWU registered?

SM07 DWU is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 March 2007.

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