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RV07 OVP

2007 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

207,149 mi
Last recorded207,149 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC70101,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV07 OVP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 207,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside number plate light inop.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust flange weak/corroded.

Pass 22 Mar 2024 202,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside & nearside ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid is aging

Fail 20 Mar 2024 202,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/65R16 98H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside & nearside ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid is aging

Pass 20 Mar 2023 198,252 miles

Front exhaust flange weak/corroded.

Front undertray obscuring view.

Pass 25 Mar 2022 192,671 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 192,671 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 192,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 187,267 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

front discs lipped

n/s/f fog light not working

Pass 17 Mar 2020 184,625 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 184,625 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel rear (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 177,191 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

front discs lipped and inner edges rusted on outer edges

Pass 14 Mar 2018 159,558 miles

front discs lipped

parking brake effort slightly low

Fail 14 Mar 2018 159,558 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/f new 501 fitted at time of test (1.1.A.3b)

front discs lipped

parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 15 Mar 2017 139,641 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 75 percent worn (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s/f (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s/f (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 139,641 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 75 percent worn (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high adjust at time of test too high on dip (1.8)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s/f (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s/f (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 121,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 104,730 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Towbar with 7 pin socket fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2014 91,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body sill covers fitted

emissions too clean to register

front brake discs worn slightly

tow bar fitted with 7 pin socket

Pass 26 Mar 2013 76,422 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 62,808 miles

age cracking to both front anti roll bar saddle rubbers

age cracking to both front lower suspension arm inner bushes

heavy dampness around both front shock absorbers

n/s/f tyre on legal limit on outer edge

rear brake application imbalance high - 28%

slight noise from o/s/f outer cv joint

Pass 15 Mar 2011 50,841 miles

Diesel smoke emissions too clean to be recorded - no printout.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 39,454 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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RV07 OVP is a 2007 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 101,709 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 XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV07 OVP, 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 19 years old, this Volvo XC70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RV07 OVP is a 2007 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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