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VK07 ZTZ

2007 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

142,745 mi
Last recorded142,745 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK07 ZTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 142,745 miles

General corrosion to suspension, brake lines, various bushes perishing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 142,743 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

General corrosion to suspension, brake lines, various bushes perishing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 136,277 miles

General corrosion to suspension, coil springs and brake pipes

Fail 25 Nov 2024 136,277 miles

General corrosion to suspension, coil springs and brake pipes

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 130,275 miles

chip in screen

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 28 Nov 2023 130,275 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

chip in screen

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2023 126,158 miles

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

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

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

fuel cap o ring perishing

Fail 2 Mar 2023 126,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel cap o ring perishing

Pass 1 Mar 2022 119,102 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 119,101 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 112,282 miles

Light Surface Cracking Both Rear Tyre's Inner Sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 107,919 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 107,917 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 101,520 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 94,207 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 94,128 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 87,255 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 79,914 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 66,943 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 57,375 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 44,119 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 31,255 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 23,260 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 23,260 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 16,694 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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VK07 ZTZ is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VK07 ZTZ, 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 VK07 ZTZ registered?

VK07 ZTZ is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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