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YY07 GXS

2007 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

151,666 mi
Last recorded151,666 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 GXS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 151,666 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 151,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake just efficient - 17%

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 150,239 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake just efficient - 17%

Fail 3 Dec 2024 149,958 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 148,499 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2023 148,462 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 147,514 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 147,494 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 145,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 145,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3 bulges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 138,898 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 138,898 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

near side rear tyre cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2019 130,327 miles

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips zone [a] (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 130,325 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips zone [a] (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 126,222 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 119,514 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 109,421 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 97,926 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 84,925 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 84,925 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 73,649 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f wiper blade splitting at ends

Pass 10 Jul 2012 66,105 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 54,506 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 41,381 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 41,381 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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YY07 GXS is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YY07 GXS, 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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YY07 GXS is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 July 2007.

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