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RV57 HXN

2007 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,086 mi
Last recorded173,086 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 HXN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 173,086 miles

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2025 173,086 miles

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 165,828 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50 17, ~3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ~2.5mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 165,811 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50 17, ~3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ~2.5mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 153,035 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Front and rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 153,035 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Front and rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 140,755 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 140,755 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 127,100 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 117,546 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 108,720 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 108,720 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 100,093 miles

engine covers and lower covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2017 91,929 miles

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

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

engine covers and lower covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2016 84,011 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 74,925 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 67,890 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 67,890 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 59,027 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 51,744 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 45,057 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 37,507 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

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 HXN is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,400cc 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 HXN, 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 HXN registered?

RV57 HXN is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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