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YC57 KBF

2007 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

197,185 mi
Last recorded197,185 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 KBF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 197,185 miles

front tyres close to minimum

o/s rear tyre has a nail in it

Fail 26 Apr 2018 197,185 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front tyres close to minimum

o/s/r tyre very low pressure_ nail in it also

Fail 11 Apr 2018 197,006 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 188,460 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 188,457 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 180,667 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 15 Jun 2016 180,662 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2015 168,677 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 156,090 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 155,654 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 142,841 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 142,828 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 130,583 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 130,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 119,323 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 119,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 90,875 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 90,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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YC57 KBF is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YC57 KBF, 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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YC57 KBF is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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