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G1 RKA

2007 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,935 mi
Last recorded157,935 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 RKA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 157,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2025 143,886 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 129,916 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 114,338 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))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 97,288 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 89,775 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2 exhaust hangers towards rear of vehicle are not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 84,659 miles

Nearside Front tyre edge worn

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 79,956 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 75,396 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge + worn to depth indicators

Fail 23 Nov 2017 75,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge + worn to depth indicators

Pass 1 Dec 2016 70,362 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder

o/s rear brake pad very low

Pass 15 Dec 2015 65,342 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 58,820 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 52,888 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 44,763 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 44,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 37,528 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 26,845 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 26,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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G1 RKA is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 G1 RKA, 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 G1 RKA registered?

G1 RKA is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 October 2007.

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