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RV57 HSG

2007 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,697 mi
Last recorded175,697 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2021 175,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking leaking both sides of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 153,144 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 153,037 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no clear pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 138,483 miles

Front TWO headlamps poor image only just viable

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 138,483 miles

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

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

Front TWO headlamps poor image only just viable

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 120,980 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 120,690 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 102,148 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Thorn in sidewall. ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 89,592 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 86,699 miles

covers fitted to engine and under car

Fail 13 Nov 2015 86,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

covers fitted to engine and under car

Pass 14 Nov 2014 76,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2014 76,693 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 67,323 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 58,452 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 49,493 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 40,553 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 HSG is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HSG, 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 HSG registered?

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

Is RV57 HSG safe to buy?

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