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W5 BRC

2007 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

186,255 mi
Last recorded186,255 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 BRC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 186,255 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 177,859 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 167,451 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 157,487 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 148,665 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 139,740 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 132,178 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 126,266 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 119,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 109,441 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 109,441 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front caliper slighy tight

Rear exhaust braket insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2015 106,356 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 100,006 miles

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

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

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

Swirl chamber lever broken.

Fail 8 Dec 2014 100,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Swirl chamber lever broken.

Pass 4 Dec 2013 94,502 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 87,320 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 81,304 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 74,834 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 61,528 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 61,528 miles

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

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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W5 BRC is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W5 BRC, 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 W5 BRC registered?

W5 BRC is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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