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WR56 VFL

2007 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

232,493 mi
Last recorded232,493 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 VFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 232,493 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2016 232,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 212,931 miles

N/s front fog lamp is not working.

N/s rear footbrake works a bit slower than o/s.

N/s rear tyre is worn on the outer edge.

Fail 9 Dec 2015 212,931 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour has lost amber colouration (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour has lost amber colouration (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

N/s front fog lamp is not working.

N/s rear footbrake works a bit slower than o/s.

N/s rear tyre is worn on the outer edge.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 194,034 miles

Front tyres are wearing unevenly & o/s is close to the limit.

Fail 20 Nov 2014 194,034 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front tyres are wearing unevenly & o/s is close to the limit.

Pass 4 Dec 2013 177,446 miles

Front tyres are wearing on the edges & starting to perish.

N/s ball joint gaiter is deteriorating.

O/s door mirror is in poor condition.

Fail 4 Dec 2013 177,446 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front tyres are wearing on the edges & starting to perish.

Interior mirror is not fitted.

N/s ball joint gaiter is deteriorating.

One rear exhaust bracket is broken.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 162,557 miles

Both front tyres are only just above the limit

Middle exhaust brackets are broken.

Fail 12 Dec 2012 162,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Both front tyres are only just above the limit

Middle exhaust brackets are broken.

O/s upper tail light is not working.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 142,812 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front brake pads look low.

N/s upper tail light is not working.

Fail 5 Oct 2011 142,812 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front brake pads look low.

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

N/s upper tail light is not working.

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 126,443 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 126,443 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 126,181 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 115,025 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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WR56 VFL is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WR56 VFL, 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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WR56 VFL is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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