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RV57 HVZ

2007 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

183,807 mi
Last recorded183,807 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC70101,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 HVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 183,807 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside lip on discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear cover in under seal

Fail 22 Jun 2026 183,807 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside lip on discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear cover in under seal

Pass 16 Apr 2025 177,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside (lip on discs) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 174,190 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges and going out of shape

middle exhaust bracket broken

Fail 14 Feb 2024 174,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

middle exhaust bracket broken

both rear tyres bald on inner edges and going out of shape

Pass 18 Feb 2023 166,142 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 166,142 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 154,614 miles

power steering heavy

Pass 20 Oct 2020 148,232 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both front shockers weak

both front tyres bald on inner edge

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

both rear tyres getting low

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 20 Oct 2020 148,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both front shockers weak

both front tyres bald on inner edge

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

both rear tyres getting low

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2019 139,643 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 128,956 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 128,944 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 118,265 miles

engine light on

front tyres bald on inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2017 118,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

engine light on

Pass 15 Nov 2016 106,813 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges and getting low

engine light on

Pass 17 Nov 2015 97,786 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 87,292 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 75,327 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 73,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre over 5 years old (235 55 17w)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 60,278 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 53,728 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 47,600 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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RV57 HVZ is a 2007 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2007 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 101,709 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 XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV57 HVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 19 years old, this Volvo XC70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RV57 HVZ registered?

RV57 HVZ is a 2007 Volvo XC70, first registered on 11 October 2007.

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