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V70 SBW

2007 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,026 mi
Last recorded154,026 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 SBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2025 154,026 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective bottom broken sharp edges (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 152,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 151,015 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 149,101 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all reinflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 149,101 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all reinflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 145,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall two scuff flaps (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge customer advised to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 145,637 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall two scuff flaps (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge customer advised to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 142,961 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 140,565 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 139,192 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 138,280 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 133,972 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 133,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear top side light not working.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 125,381 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls damaged

N/S mirror glass missing

N/S wing repeater lens broken

O/S mirror cowling missing

Wishbone arms bushes perishing

Pass 31 Jan 2014 120,939 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 107,492 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 107,492 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 87,085 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 69,640 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 51,104 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 51,104 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 SBW is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V70 SBW, 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 SBW registered?

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

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