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SP07 YWU

2007 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,131 mi
Last recorded174,131 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 YWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 174,131 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 166,566 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 166,566 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 158,719 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 150,682 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 141,355 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 131,263 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lenses cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear rear parking brake requires ajustment

Pass 6 Sep 2018 120,264 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear parking brake requires ajustmet as only just past test

Pass 21 Sep 2017 110,971 miles

advise service of hand brake locking on n/side only

Fail 21 Sep 2017 110,971 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise service of hand brake locking on n/side only

Pass 3 Oct 2016 100,670 miles

Offside Rear park brake require attention soon

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 88,988 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 88,988 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 78,848 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 78,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside rear tyre worn inner edge/very low

Pass 10 Sep 2013 717,793 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 60,911 miles

rear brake discs deteriorating/pitted

Pass 23 Sep 2011 51,986 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 51,986 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,233 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 40,233 miles

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

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

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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SP07 YWU is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SP07 YWU, 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 SP07 YWU registered?

SP07 YWU is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 April 2007.

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