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V70 SBJ

2007 Volvo V70

Purple Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,461 mi
Last recorded180,461 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 SBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 180,461 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front brake disc inner faces deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2025 180,452 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front brake disc inner faces deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2024 171,666 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both, on inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall, adjacent slight rim damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 163,416 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 153,297 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 142,666 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 128,004 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 110,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 92,174 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 74,967 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 74,967 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 60,738 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 58,128 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 52,212 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 48,170 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 48,170 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 39,369 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 30,317 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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V70 SBJ is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Purple with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SBJ, 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 V70 SBJ registered?

V70 SBJ is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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