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YY57 BTZ

2007 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,109 mi
Last recorded195,109 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 BTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 195,109 miles

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link rod

Pass 8 May 2025 186,904 miles

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 8 May 2025 186,904 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 2 May 2024 172,218 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 159,944 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 159,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge uneven wear and very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2022 144,242 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2022 144,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 129,168 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 116,246 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 105,201 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 105,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 91,657 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 90,233 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 90,233 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 81,825 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 73,321 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 64,799 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 56,461 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 56,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 46,625 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 38,191 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 32,522 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 22,922 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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YY57 BTZ is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY57 BTZ, 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 YY57 BTZ registered?

YY57 BTZ is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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