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YB56 ZXC

2007 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

171,079 mi
Last recorded171,079 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 171,079 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 171,079 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 168,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 168,655 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 165,576 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 162,069 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 159,035 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 154,612 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 150,189 miles

cambelt cover fouling alternator belt

Fail 3 Jul 2019 150,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cambelt cover fouling alternator belt

Pass 7 Dec 2018 145,996 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 129,123 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 129,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 109,805 miles

Tyres worn

Fail 13 Dec 2016 109,805 miles

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

Tyres worn

Pass 23 Dec 2015 93,487 miles

Nail in NSR tyre

Offside Rear Handbrake low effort

Pass 10 Dec 2014 77,322 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 77,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 60,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level low

rear brake pads very close to legal limits

Pass 5 Dec 2013 60,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level low

rear brake pads very close to legal limits

Pass 12 Dec 2012 42,532 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 35,698 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 35,698 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 28,161 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 21,110 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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YB56 ZXC is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel 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 YB56 ZXC, 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 ZXC is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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