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VA57 JRU

2007 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

197,218 mi
Last recorded197,218 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 JRU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 197,218 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 192,656 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 187,932 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 183,418 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 183,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 174,094 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 166,677 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 156,635 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 146,157 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 134,831 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust hanger missing

Pass 3 Oct 2016 121,149 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust metal hanger broken

Pass 29 Oct 2015 110,373 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2014 105,822 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 92,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 79,740 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 63,430 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 46,291 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 51,506 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 JRU is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 VA57 JRU, 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 VA57 JRU registered?

VA57 JRU is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 December 2007.

Is VA57 JRU safe to buy?

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