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GF56 WVE

2007 Volvo V70

Purple Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,240 mi
Last recorded157,240 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 WVE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 157,240 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

recommend parking brake adjustment

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2015 147,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

recommend parking brake adjustment

Pass 23 Jan 2014 140,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Jan 2014 140,052 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jan 2013 133,395 miles

Center exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 126,673 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded/pitted

Fail 19 Jan 2012 126,673 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 11 Oct 2010 113,770 miles

both front discs worn and o/s/f disc pitted

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 10 Dec 2009 95,966 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 95,966 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

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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GF56 WVE is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Purple with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GF56 WVE, 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 GF56 WVE registered?

GF56 WVE is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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