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YE57 YXL

2007 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,660 mi
Last recorded212,660 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 YXL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 212,660 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 205,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear corrosion on sill but not effecting integrity

Offside Rear corrosion on sill but not effecting integrity

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 195,208 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 195,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 186,567 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s & o/s side skirts fitted. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 186,564 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s & o/s side skirts fitted. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 179,738 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 172,561 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 166,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 157,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both inner cv joint gaiters perished

Fail 18 Sep 2018 157,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both inner cv joint gaiters perished

Pass 28 Sep 2017 148,958 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin requires further investigation (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 148,958 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin requires further investigation (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 137,697 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 137,696 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 119,088 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 119,088 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 100,714 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 83,686 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front side marker lamp not work

Pass 4 Oct 2012 65,561 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 65,561 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 48,699 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 29,279 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 29,279 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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YE57 YXL 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 YE57 YXL, 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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YE57 YXL is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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