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VA57 BVP

2007 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

145,742 mi
Last recorded145,742 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 BVP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 145,742 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 145,486 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 135,878 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 124,689 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Sep 2023 124,689 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 116,486 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 116,486 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 112,835 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 4 Mar 2021 107,910 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 107,910 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 104,905 miles

rear brake pads wearing 80%

surface corrosion rear springs

Fail 5 Mar 2020 104,905 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

rear brake pads wearing 80%

surface corrosion rear springs

Pass 8 Mar 2019 97,361 miles

Front both side brake pads getting low

Fail 7 Mar 2019 97,361 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front both side brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Mar 2018 91,034 miles

Nearside Rear tire perished

both front tires bald on inner edges

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 8 Mar 2018 91,014 miles

Central Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tire perished

both front tires bald on inner edges

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 25 Feb 2017 84,597 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 84,597 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working rb239 fitted (1.1.C.1d)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 74,368 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 66,310 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 65,857 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 64,550 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 63,276 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 61,218 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 61,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 58,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 58,578 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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VA57 BVP is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VA57 BVP, 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 VA57 BVP registered?

VA57 BVP is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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