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WG56 ACY

2007 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

136,376 mi
Last recorded136,376 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 ACY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 136,376 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 133,229 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 133,203 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 127,807 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE ( 205 // 55 - R16 ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly BOTH SIDE (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 127,807 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE ( 205 // 55 - R16 ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly BOTH SIDE (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 121,799 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE , outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 121,799 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE , outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working 1/2

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 117,480 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 117,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 114,019 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 114,019 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 109,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 104,897 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 98,389 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 98,389 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 92,317 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 86,626 miles

o/s/f track rod end has play to limit in ball joint

rear pads low

Pass 8 Jan 2015 81,631 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 74,861 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 74,839 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 68,679 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 60,705 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 51,748 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 40,242 miles

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

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

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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WG56 ACY is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WG56 ACY, 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 WG56 ACY registered?

WG56 ACY is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 January 2007.

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