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YJ07 XZU

2007 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,859 mi
Last recorded174,859 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 XZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 174,859 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

general underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

nearside front & rear tyres slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 13 Jun 2026 174,859 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

general underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

nearside front & rear tyres slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 24 Jun 2025 169,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 165,118 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 161,005 miles

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear springs corroded

small oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2023 161,005 miles

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

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear springs corroded

small oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2022 160,118 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 160,115 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 155,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

n/s & o/s headlamps slightly poor immage

Pass 11 Jul 2018 152,004 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front inner wheel arches have rub marks, not rubbing on lock test

n/s dip beam slightly poor immage

Fail 10 Jul 2018 152,004 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front inner wheel arches have rub marks, not rubbing on lock test

n/s dip beam slightly poor immage

Pass 11 Jul 2017 148,740 miles

front number plate slightly faded

ns rear tyre slightly out of shape and perishing

os front tyre worn on inner edge

rub marks on front inner wheel arches wheels not touching at time of test

Pass 30 Jun 2016 144,507 miles

o/s hand brake performance low

tyre rub marks on front inner weel liners, not rubbing on lock test

Fail 30 Jun 2016 144,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s hand brake performance low

tyre rub marks on front inner weel liners, not rubbing on lock test

Pass 8 Jul 2015 141,283 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear n0 plate wearing

Pass 2 Jul 2014 138,430 miles

o/s hand brake low performance

Pass 25 Jun 2013 136,296 miles

ns/os front suspention arm bushes slight play/perishing

ns/os rear break hoses perishing

unable to check rear seats/seat belts at time of test

Fail 22 Jun 2013 136,291 miles

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

ns/os front suspention arm bushes slight play/perishing

ns/os rear break hoses perishing

unable to check rear seats/seat belts at time of test

Pass 29 Jun 2012 134,485 miles

rub marks on front inner wheel arches [tyres not fouling at time of test]

Pass 23 Jun 2011 132,065 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 132,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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YJ07 XZU is a 2007 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YJ07 XZU, 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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YJ07 XZU is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 July 2007.

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