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V70 GJE

2007 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,445 mi
Last recorded166,445 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 GJE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 166,445 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald and tread 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged cracked perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing uneven (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 162,615 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 161,868 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 159,518 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 149,795 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 145,045 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 145,045 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 140,216 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 140,216 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 136,115 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 129,671 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 129,671 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 15 Apr 2014 121,701 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 121,701 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 111,121 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

marks on n/s windscreen not obstructing drivers view

Pass 28 Sep 2012 107,943 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Oct 2011 91,615 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 73,894 miles

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

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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V70 GJE is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V70 GJE, 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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V70 GJE is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 October 2007.

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