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WG57 ARF

2007 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

156,180 mi
Last recorded156,180 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 ARF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 156,180 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 156,180 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 152,834 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jul 2024 148,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 148,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 143,427 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 125,733 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering system slightly rough on idle (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 109,906 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust Middle front hanger broken but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust Middle rear hanger broken but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting towbar chassis mounting corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 106,132 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 102,250 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 94,504 miles

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

nearside rear tyre, worn on inner edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 31 Aug 2017 87,602 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 80,025 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 80,025 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 71,679 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 62,516 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear seatbelt, childseat installed preventing full inspection

rear brake pads low

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2013 52,305 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 41,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 41,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 32,833 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 23,446 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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WG57 ARF is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Grey 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 WG57 ARF, 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 WG57 ARF registered?

WG57 ARF is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 November 2007.

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