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SP57 FRU

2007 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

179,889 mi
Last recorded179,889 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 FRU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 179,889 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 177,240 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front subframe covered in a protective coating

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis legs corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

offside and nearside sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2021 171,854 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

sill covers fitted offside and nearside

Fail 11 Nov 2021 171,844 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

sill covers fitted offside and nearside

Pass 22 Oct 2020 168,446 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 160,995 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 149,752 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 137,108 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 127,101 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 125,839 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 113,067 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 100,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front road wheels have distorted bead rims

Pass 12 Aug 2013 87,498 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Both rear tyres have slight cracking in tread area

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 71,124 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 54,557 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 37,828 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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SP57 FRU is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SP57 FRU, 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 SP57 FRU registered?

SP57 FRU is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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