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YG07 SFZ

2007 Volvo V70

Purple Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,720 mi
Last recorded147,720 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 SFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 147,720 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 147,720 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated safety catch seized (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 137,248 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust mounts and clamps corroded and weakened (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both rear tyres have uneven tread run out

Fail 17 Jan 2019 137,248 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust mounts and clamps corroded and weakened (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both rear tyres have uneven tread run out

Pass 11 Oct 2017 124,574 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 124,574 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 112,144 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 112,133 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 98,836 miles

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 98,826 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

damage to both front tyre sidewalls

Pass 24 Oct 2014 88,095 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 77,248 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 14 Aug 2013 77,242 miles

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

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

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

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 10 Aug 2012 67,897 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 56,210 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 56,198 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 25 Aug 2010 42,960 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 37,254 miles

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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YG07 SFZ is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Purple with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YG07 SFZ, 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 YG07 SFZ registered?

YG07 SFZ is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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