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WJ57 HMV

2007 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,297 mi
Last recorded158,297 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 HMV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 158,297 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 158,297 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 148,729 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 148,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2023 143,334 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 143,334 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 130,511 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 130,511 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 119,975 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 112,320 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 112,320 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 98,851 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 93,556 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 83,823 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 55,535 miles

off side rear lens damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2014 58,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 52,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 52,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 47,751 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 42,516 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 42,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 38,382 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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WJ57 HMV is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WJ57 HMV, 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 WJ57 HMV registered?

WJ57 HMV is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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