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SW56 DDE

2007 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

238,592 mi
Last recorded238,592 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 DDE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 238,592 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn obviously lower than nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 231,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 225,032 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 225,032 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 216,555 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front lower arm inner bushes are worn

rear exhaust mount is a little rusty

Fail 27 May 2019 216,553 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front lower arm inner bushes are worn

rear exhaust mount is a little rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2018 203,626 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake pad is wearing low

Nearside headlamp aim is on the lower limit

Offside Rear tyre is cracking and perishing in the tread slightly

both front brake discs are worn and rusty

both front lower arm inner bushes are worn

emissions below dsm limits did not register on equipment

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

rear exhaust mount is quite rusty

slight oil leak from the o/s of the steering rack

Pass 7 Jul 2017 186,272 miles

Both front lower arm bushes slightly worn

Both rear tyre side walls are slightly damaged

Damage too both front tyre side walls

Nearside Front Fouls on inner arch linked on lock check

O/r road wheel slightly buckled

O/s head lamp lens is cloudy

Rear exhaust mounts quite rusty

Steering rack is weeping on the o/s

Fail 6 Jul 2017 186,272 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Both front lower arm bushes slightly worn

Both rear tyre side walls are slightly damaged

Damage too both front tyre side walls

Nearside Front Fouls on inner arch linked on lock check

O/r road wheel slightly buckled

O/s head lamp lens is cloudy

Rear exhaust mounts quite rusty

Steering rack is weeping on the o/s

Pass 11 Jul 2016 182,523 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 182,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/zr17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/zr17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 175,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight up and down play in steering wheel/column

Fail 24 Jun 2015 175,225 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight up and down play in steering wheel/column

Pass 14 Jul 2014 165,729 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

air conditioning condenser lower area fins blocked

both off side tyres treads edges worn

Fail 14 Jul 2014 165,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

air conditioning condenser lower area fins blocked

both off side tyres treads edges worn

off side rear brake disc looks overheated???

Pass 16 Jul 2013 156,204 miles

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

long handbrake

Fail 15 Jul 2013 156,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

long handbrake

Fail 12 Jul 2012 145,877 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake lever free travel slightly excessive / handbrake shoes slightly noisy / squeal inoperation??

Pass 12 Jul 2012 145,877 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake lever free travel slightly excessive / handbrake shoes slightly noisy / squeal inoperation??

Fail 19 Jul 2011 135,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 135,329 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 117,437 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SW56 DDE is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SW56 DDE, 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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SW56 DDE is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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