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RNV 838

2017 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

236,481 mi
Last recorded236,481 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Volvo XC70107,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNV 838
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 236,481 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 223,108 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 213,488 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 200,756 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 188,876 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 180,268 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 173,278 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 173,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 165,732 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 165,627 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 165,626 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 150,104 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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RNV 838 is a 2017 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2017 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 107,306 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RNV 838, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 9 years old, this Volvo XC70 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RNV 838 registered?

RNV 838 is a 2017 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 February 2017.

Is RNV 838 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNV 838 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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