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TAZ 8605

2007 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,659 mi
Last recorded104,659 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 8605
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 104,659 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 96,756 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 96,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 85,591 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 85,591 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2022 67,307 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 55,294 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2021 55,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 54,903 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 53,750 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 53,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack in the treads

Pass 27 Feb 2018 52,376 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 50,968 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack in the treads

Pass 24 Feb 2016 49,189 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 49,187 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 47,229 miles

offside rear tyre has a small cut in the tread

Pass 28 Feb 2014 43,954 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 43,930 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 40,305 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,922 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 31,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 24,847 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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TAZ 8605 is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TAZ 8605, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TAZ 8605 registered?

TAZ 8605 is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is TAZ 8605 safe to buy?

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