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RO57 BHU

2007 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,011 mi
Last recorded161,011 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO57 BHU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 161,011 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 161,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 155,260 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 155,260 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 152,001 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 152,001 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 152,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 145,547 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 141,044 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 134,947 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 125,091 miles

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

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 125,091 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended lower wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 111,508 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 111,508 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 96,561 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 96,561 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 82,232 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 69,631 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2013 60,937 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 44,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 28,993 miles

Front number plate cracked but still readable

Sill covers fitted

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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RO57 BHU is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RO57 BHU, 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 RO57 BHU registered?

RO57 BHU is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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