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VE07 DBV

2007 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

308,018 mi
Last recorded308,018 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE07 DBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 308,018 miles

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

General corrosion underside

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 294,619 miles

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

General corrosion underside

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 294,530 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose damaged such that the steering is adversely affected high pressure pipe from rack to pump (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 277,893 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 265,802 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 265,802 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2020 252,241 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 236,953 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 236,953 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 222,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 201,641 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 201,641 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 188,149 miles

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

High tone horn inop

Fail 9 Mar 2016 188,149 miles

High tone horn inop

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 171,769 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 154,816 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 154,816 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 137,447 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 137,446 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 118,608 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 118,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 90,789 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 72,357 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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VE07 DBV is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VE07 DBV, 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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VE07 DBV is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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