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RV57 HLU

2007 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

162,756 mi
Last recorded162,756 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 HLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 162,756 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 160,784 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 158,361 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 148,142 miles

headlamp beam patterns weak - headlamp lens deteriorated

o/s/r tyre bold outer edge

perishing to o/s/f brake hose

some separating to o/s/f wishbone rear bush

Pass 21 Jul 2022 136,764 miles

both headlamp beam patterns weak - headlamp lenses worn

o/s/f brake hose perishing

o/s/r tyre worn/wearing outer edge

some separating to o/s/f wishbone rear bush

Pass 22 Jul 2021 125,873 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside front tyre at 2mm and worn inner edge

offside front brake hose starting to perish

offside wishbone rear bush starting to separate

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Aug 2020 119,377 miles

engine oil leak

offside front wishbone front bush starting to separate

some corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 6 Aug 2019 110,936 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box top skin

Fail 5 Aug 2019 110,936 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to exhaust back box top skin

o/s/r brake disc corroded - recommend replace

perishing/splitting to n/s/f brake hose - recommend replace

Pass 3 Aug 2018 99,081 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs + imbalance - close to mot limit

perishing to n/s/f brake hose

Pass 7 Aug 2017 85,144 miles

cut to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

front tyres 3mm tread

perishing to front brake hoses

some corrosion to rear brake discs - especially o/s/r

Fail 4 Aug 2017 85,119 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cut to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

front tyres 3mm tread

perishing to front brake hoses

some corrosion to rear brake discs - especially o/s/r

Pass 9 Aug 2016 73,618 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box top skin

o/s/r tyre approaching limit outer half

slight perishing to n/s/f brake hose

some wear to brake discs

Pass 10 Aug 2015 59,586 miles

MOT RE-TEST [ PREVIOUSLY LOGED ON OLD MOT SYSTEM]

Fail 4 Aug 2015 59,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre 2mm + worn edges

Pass 4 Aug 2014 44,308 miles

both front tyres slight wear edges

nearside rear tyre heavy perishing/splitting - recommend replace

Pass 12 Aug 2013 36,471 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 30,895 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 24,166 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 18,334 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 18,334 miles

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

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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RV57 HLU is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RV57 HLU, 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 RV57 HLU registered?

RV57 HLU is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 September 2007.

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