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RV07 YGL

2007 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

148,331 mi
Last recorded148,331 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV07 YGL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 148,331 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp unit missing

Nearside Rear lamp unit repaired by tape

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front mirror repaired by tape

Offside Rear lamp unit repaired by tape

headlamp washers not working

Fail 22 Sep 2025 148,328 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp unit missing

Nearside Rear lamp unit repaired by tape

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front mirror repaired by tape

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

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

Offside Rear lamp unit repaired by tape

headlamp washers not working

Pass 20 Sep 2024 143,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit repaired by tape

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front mirror repaired by tape

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

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

Offside Rear lamp unit repaired by tape

Fail 19 Sep 2024 143,053 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit repaired by tape

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front mirror repaired by tape

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

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

Offside Rear lamp unit repaired by tape

Pass 1 Sep 2023 139,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 139,619 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 133,188 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both frpnt (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake servo metal vacuum pipe severely kinked on bend

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose and slightly loose. Repeater also loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear roof bar insecure

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust insecure. One of three mountings corroded off. Remaining two severely corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2022 133,188 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both frpnt (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake servo metal vacuum pipe severely kinked on bend

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose and slightly loose. Repeater also loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear roof bar insecure

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust insecure. One of three mountings corroded off. Remaining two severely corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2021 130,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 130,046 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 130,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also cut to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 124,894 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 119,079 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 119,079 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 109,047 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 109,047 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 95,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 95,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Direction indicator not working wing repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 83,254 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 83,254 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 72,340 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front (front) wishbone bushes perished

Fail 16 Sep 2015 72,340 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front (front) wishbone bushes perished

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/r disc corroded on outter face

Pass 19 Sep 2014 58,600 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 47,141 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 39,224 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 32,203 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 23,487 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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RV07 YGL is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 RV07 YGL, 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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RV07 YGL is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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