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YB56 XGH

2007 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,257 mi
Last recorded227,257 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 XGH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 227,257 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 227,256 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 222,775 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 219,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 215,232 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 215,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 211,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

tow bar crossmember corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2021 211,652 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

tow bar crossmember corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 207,872 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 201,397 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 201,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 193,379 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 184,408 miles

Front both marker lights not working

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both bold (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 184,407 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint + ? (2.5.B.1a)

Front both marker lights not working

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both bold (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 163,053 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 162,990 miles

Offside Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended rear fog light inop on tester (1.9.4)

Nearside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 139,606 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 139,332 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Jan 2014 124,459 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 124,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 95,154 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 83,766 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2011 70,190 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Jan 2010 57,204 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YB56 XGH is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB56 XGH, 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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YB56 XGH is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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