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VE07 DBY

2007 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

215,678 mi
Last recorded215,678 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE07 DBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 215,678 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 205,578 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 205,578 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2015 187,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension 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)

Fail 16 May 2015 187,251 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2014 168,392 miles

front screen crack swept area

Fail 19 May 2014 168,392 miles

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

front screen crack swept area

Fail 29 May 2013 145,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 145,860 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 126,532 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 126,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Mar 2011 92,037 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 92,037 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 66,180 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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VE07 DBY is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DBY, 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 VE07 DBY registered?

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

Is VE07 DBY safe to buy?

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