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YC57 KBN

2007 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,741 mi
Last recorded170,741 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 KBN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 170,741 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 164,376 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 164,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 158,330 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust System Corroded But Not Leaking Gas

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both Nearside & Offside Inner Rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Nearside & Offside Very Low Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Nearside, Offside Inner & Outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 151,113 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 151,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 142,850 miles

Exhaust System Corroded But Not Leaking Gas

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both Nearside & Offside Inner Of Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Very Close On 2mm Central (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Very Close On 2mm Central (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Close On 3mm Central & Very Low Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub Frame & Suspension Components Has Some Minor Corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2020 135,313 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

surface corrosion o/s n/s inner rear arches,rear top shocker mounts,o/s/f outrigger,rear subframe,suspension,rear chassis

Pass 21 Nov 2019 129,124 miles

service light on

surface corrosion rear subframe,o/s/r chassis

Fail 21 Nov 2019 129,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

service light on

surface corrosion rear subframe,o/s/r chassis

Pass 30 Nov 2018 120,743 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 120,715 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 110,196 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 100,790 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 100,790 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage o/s door indicator lamp lense cracked (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 89,820 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 89,820 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 78,138 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 66,892 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 56,894 miles

Sill covers fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Oct 2012 56,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Sill covers fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Sep 2011 46,576 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 39,514 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 39,283 miles

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Sucffing to outter nearside front tyre wall

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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

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YC57 KBN is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc 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 YC57 KBN, 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 YC57 KBN registered?

YC57 KBN is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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