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SP57 GXW

2007 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,427 mi
Last recorded149,427 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 GXW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 149,427 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside handbrake low reading

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 146,646 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 146,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 143,723 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear pale (4.4.3 (a))

both headlights slightly opaque

Fail 22 Mar 2021 143,718 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear pale (4.4.3 (a))

both headlights slightly opaque

Pass 19 Mar 2020 142,700 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake low readings 16 %

Pass 13 Mar 2019 135,744 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 128,736 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 128,736 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 120,766 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW TREAD

Offside Front OUTER CV GAITOR SLIGHT CRACK

Pass 23 Mar 2016 113,566 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 103,498 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

o/s rear brake binding

Fail 25 Mar 2015 103,489 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 103,480 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 94,378 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 94,375 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 90,555 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mounting bracket weld broke

Pass 27 Jul 2013 90,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mounting bracket weld broke

Pass 27 Jul 2012 84,613 miles

brake stability controll system light indicates fault

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded bad

Pass 28 Jul 2011 75,286 miles

Rear exhaust brackets broken

Pass 28 Sep 2010 52,965 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)

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 GXW is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP57 GXW, 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 GXW registered?

SP57 GXW is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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