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FY56 WPM

2007 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

246,275 mi
Last recorded246,275 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 WPM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 246,275 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 246,250 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine oil leak

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 241,758 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 241,758 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid frozen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 236,761 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 236,761 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 231,500 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 231,500 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 225,202 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 218,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 212,559 miles

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 light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust hanger snapped but still adequately supported

Pass 13 May 2017 205,701 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 14 May 2016 199,153 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 192,592 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f mirror cover missing

Pass 28 May 2015 192,592 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f mirror cover missing

Pass 7 Jan 2014 163,421 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 143,258 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 118,330 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 118,330 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2011 92,779 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 70,583 miles

all discs showing lipping on edges

centre exhaust mount showing corrosion

chips in winscreen

rear pads wearing low

slight lift in n/s/f drop link

Fail 8 Jan 2010 70,583 miles

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

all discs showing lipping on edges

centre exhaust mount showing corrosion

chips in winscreen

n/s/r tyre at 2mm

rear pads wearing low

slight lift in n/s/f drop link

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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FY56 WPM is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FY56 WPM, 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 FY56 WPM registered?

FY56 WPM is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 January 2007.

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