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RV57 HSE

2007 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

192,056 mi
Last recorded192,056 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 HSE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 192,056 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 191,928 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges bald and close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges bald and close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 184,304 miles

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

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

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

large stickers on front windscreen

Pass 15 Jun 2023 177,789 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 28 Jun 2022 169,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to excess (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 169,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to excess (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 158,655 miles

springs rusty

Pass 26 May 2020 148,564 miles

both headlamps marked

exhaust very rusty

front brake hoses starting to crack

Pass 18 Jun 2019 140,997 miles

brake hoses cracking

lower arm bushes weak

Fail 18 Jun 2019 140,996 miles

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

brake hoses cracking

lower arm bushes weak

Pass 20 Jun 2018 128,473 miles

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 16 Jun 2017 117,785 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 117,784 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 105,171 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 94,312 miles

front springs corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2015 94,306 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front springs corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 79,075 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 72,202 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 66,998 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 58,145 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 58,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 47,686 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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RV57 HSE is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Black 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 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 RV57 HSE, 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 HSE registered?

RV57 HSE is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is RV57 HSE safe to buy?

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