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RK07 YYT

2007 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

251,556 mi
Last recorded251,556 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK07 YYT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 251,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges Wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack Area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 251,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges Wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack Area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 245,293 miles

Offside Rear Suspension and bushes splitting due to fuel leak

Fail 9 May 2025 245,251 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust mount. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both head lights. NSR level sensor broken (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Both front, (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment suspect fixing nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect plus oil misting on the shock. (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension and bushes splitting due to fuel leak

Pass 24 Apr 2024 236,932 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All 4 shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Under tray damage and sump damp with oil

Fail 18 Apr 2024 236,928 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing dripping and OSR suspension wet with fuel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both head light low but OSF tyre was at 18 PSI and the NSF at 8PSI (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All 4 shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Under tray damage and sump damp with oil

Pass 27 Apr 2023 232,903 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 224,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 222,514 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both head lights (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS sensor ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel arch liner loose and rubbing on the tyre (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NS not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn mono

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil sump has an misting of oil on it (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres cracking on the inner and outer edges plus both worn near to the limit. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 212,445 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 212,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 197,150 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 197,150 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 186,131 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 177,456 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 167,081 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 165,232 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 165,232 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 145,070 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 123,812 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r anti-roll bar bushes worn

Fail 27 Mar 2015 123,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/r and n/s/r anti-roll bar bushes worn

Fail 14 Mar 2014 100,779 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f control srms, front bushes perishing

n/s/r upper side light bulb not working

Pass 14 Mar 2014 100,779 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f control srms, front bushes perishing

n/s/r upper side light bulb not working

Pass 8 Mar 2013 81,783 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 67,100 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 54,441 miles

rear brake discs becoming rusty but not effecting brake effiency

Pass 26 Mar 2010 44,192 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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RK07 YYT is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK07 YYT, 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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RK07 YYT is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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