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SM07 KXE

2007 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,070 mi
Last recorded150,070 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 KXE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 150,070 miles

Offside Rear Upper support bracket broken but still adequately supported

Fail 11 Dec 2017 150,050 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper support bracket broken but still adequately supported

Pass 21 Nov 2016 138,661 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 131,575 miles

plastic trays fitted in engine bay and underside obscuring components

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

towbar corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2015 131,563 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

plastic trays fitted in engine bay and underside obscuring components

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

towbar corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 128,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 125,203 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 125,194 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 120,646 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 120,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 112,573 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 140,254 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 140,084 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 KXE is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KXE, 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 KXE registered?

SM07 KXE is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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