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RV57 HVT

2007 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

193,152 mi
Last recorded193,152 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 HVT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2019 193,152 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended buckle catch not working (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm forward bush worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm forward bush worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and worn close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin down to 2mm limit is 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 180,204 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 180,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front headlamp cracked

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

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

Offside Front headlamp cracked

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 174,897 miles

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

Offside Front ABS sensor ring slightly cracked

Fail 29 Jun 2017 174,897 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front ABS sensor ring slightly cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2016 169,619 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 156,635 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 137,794 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 115,296 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 115,192 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 96,260 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 96,260 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 74,824 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 60,211 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 HVT is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RV57 HVT, 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 HVT registered?

RV57 HVT is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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