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GV56 WCL

2007 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

171,338 mi
Last recorded171,338 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 WCL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 171,338 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 165,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 165,433 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 159,423 miles

damage to near side inner arch

Pass 27 Feb 2023 153,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 147,641 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 23 Feb 2021 142,082 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 15 Nov 2019 138,937 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 138,937 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

o/s/r side light 1 of 2 not working

Pass 3 Dec 2018 137,613 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc outer face corroded

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

both front flexi brake hoses perished and deteriorated

evidence of both front tyres rubbing on inner wheel arches on lock but not touching at time of test

Pass 20 Nov 2017 133,607 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 133,607 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 131,801 miles

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

signs both front wheels been rubbing on inner arches rubber buffers maybe worn

tyres look flat

Pass 2 Dec 2015 131,172 miles

Wipers smear

n/s/r wheel inner bead rim damaged

Chip in windscreen - drivers view ok

Pass 11 Dec 2014 128,740 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 128,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake pads getting low 3mm

Pass 9 Oct 2013 125,954 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 20 Nov 2012 111,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2011 97,200 miles

Front brake discs lipped

NSF side marker not working

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 80,343 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 60,131 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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GV56 WCL is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GV56 WCL, 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 GV56 WCL registered?

GV56 WCL is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 January 2007.

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