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YC57 KBU

2007 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

222,417 mi
Last recorded222,417 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 222,417 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 19 Nov 2025 222,417 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle undersealed

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 212,388 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under vehicle structure heavily undersealed

Fail 16 Nov 2024 212,388 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Under vehicle structure heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Dec 2023 202,820 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No cords showing at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing No cords showing at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No cords showing at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 202,820 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No cords showing at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing No cords showing at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No cords showing at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 188,666 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S and O/S Rear ()

Fail 15 Nov 2022 188,666 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 178,423 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mountings corroded/broken off(both) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Drivers door wont open from external handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear trailing arm bushes are badly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 170,595 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective both mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two seats, obscuring all belts ()

Pass 17 Apr 2019 158,943 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Quite bad oil leak from the cam cover area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Two exhaust mounts are broken off. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are almost worn down to the 2mm wear bars,the min limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear trailing arm bushes badly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seats at rear. ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 147,888 miles

rear tyres low tread/emissions too low not readable

Pass 8 May 2017 142,662 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 4 May 2016 136,939 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 128,174 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 119,010 miles

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)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 107,732 miles

Advise exhaust emmisions too clean to be tested

Pass 23 Jun 2012 101,151 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2011 93,707 miles

Advise front/rear discs lipped

Pass 24 Jul 2010 73,738 miles

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 KBU is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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