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YC07 BYV

2007 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

147,281 mi
Last recorded147,281 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 BYV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 147,281 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 147,281 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 145,843 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 143,783 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 140,880 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 137,845 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 136,274 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 133,517 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 128,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 128,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 121,215 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 121,215 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 107,675 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 107,675 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 96,575 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 89,758 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 89,758 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 79,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 79,208 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 68,844 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 59,002 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 49,865 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 35,410 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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YC07 BYV is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YC07 BYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC07 BYV registered?

YC07 BYV is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is YC07 BYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC07 BYV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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