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BT57 RTO

2007 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

291,511 mi
Last recorded291,511 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 RTO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 291,511 miles

Engine mill lamp on

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 291,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Engine mill lamp on

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 273,895 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 260,499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear front to rear brake nut corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2016 253,649 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 253,649 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 242,067 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 224,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 205,794 miles

chips and small cracks front windscreen

Fail 25 Oct 2013 205,794 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chips and small cracks front windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2012 188,920 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 152,658 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 113,205 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 113,161 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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BT57 RTO is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT57 RTO, 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 BT57 RTO registered?

BT57 RTO is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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