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YR57 GPO

2007 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

181,649 mi
Last recorded181,649 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 GPO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2023 181,649 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine/ gearbox mount excessive play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes excessively worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes excessively worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes excessively worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes excessively worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

O/S/F fog lamp inoperative

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 165,523 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s & n/s steering arms

Fail 16 Aug 2022 165,519 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

slight play in o/s & n/s steering arms

Pass 24 Aug 2021 149,168 miles

low performance to o/s handbrake

o/s wing mirror indicator damaged & dull

o/s/f fog lamp on

rear brake balance

service lamp on

Fail 23 Aug 2021 149,164 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp wrong bulb (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp wrong bulb (4.2.3 (c))

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

low performance to o/s handbrake

o/s wing mirror indicator damaged & dull

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f fog lamp on

rear brake balance

Pass 11 Sep 2020 133,387 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 133,387 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 118,224 miles

O/S/F fog lamp inoperative

service lamp on

Pass 18 Sep 2018 97,211 miles

chip to screen

Pass 16 Sep 2017 77,104 miles

Offside Rear anti roll bar has limited clearance with suspension component

Pass 1 Oct 2016 71,621 miles

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Sep 2015 63,775 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 56,529 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 50,748 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 41,322 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 32,619 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 32,619 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 23,158 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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YR57 GPO is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YR57 GPO, 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 YR57 GPO registered?

YR57 GPO is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 October 2007.

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