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WL07 BWF

2007 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

216,870 mi
Last recorded216,870 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL07 BWF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 216,870 miles

Front fog lamp(s) inoperative

Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside rear tyre has perishing/cracking to tread

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

Slight play in inner rack joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2024 213,485 miles

Headlamp lens deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside front fog lamp inoperative

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2023 209,289 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Ns/os inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly on edge(s)

Offside front fog lamp inoperative

Offside front tyre wearing slightly outer edge

Slight play in offside inner rack joint

Fail 30 Mar 2023 209,284 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Ns/os inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly on edge(s)

Offside front fog lamp inoperative

Offside front tyre wearing slightly outer edge

Slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 6 Apr 2022 195,750 miles

Headlamp lens deteriorated

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 180,576 miles

Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 180,576 miles

Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 162,461 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 16 Apr 2019 145,966 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 145,966 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2018 133,757 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 121,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 May 2017 121,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 106,195 miles

Both front sidemarker lamps not working.

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

Pass 28 May 2015 97,197 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)

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 28 May 2015 97,197 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 30 May 2014 84,265 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 72,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 72,200 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 60,150 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 47,171 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 14 May 2010 34,726 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 34,726 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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WL07 BWF is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WL07 BWF, 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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WL07 BWF is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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