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YC57 KBV

2007 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

185,770 mi
Last recorded185,770 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 KBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 185,770 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 185,770 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 177,476 miles

undershield fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Mar 2017 177,472 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

undershield fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Mar 2016 167,292 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 167,291 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17/94w (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17/94w (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 156,298 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 139,422 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jan 2014 139,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2012 110,922 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 110,922 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 83,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 83,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 57,659 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front wiper blades slightly smearing

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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 KBV is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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