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RV57 XWZ

2007 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

171,394 mi
Last recorded171,394 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 XWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 171,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 165,273 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 160,149 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 154,803 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 150,021 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 145,529 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 137,722 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 131,605 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 122,343 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 119,054 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint borderline (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 119,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint borderline (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear parking brake only just passed effort

Pass 3 Nov 2014 101,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 4 Nov 2013 86,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

body sill covers fitted

emissions too clean to register

tow bar fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2013 86,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

body sill covers fitted

emissions too clean to register

tow bar fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2012 73,022 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2011 59,451 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 10 Nov 2011 59,447 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Nov 2010 45,025 miles

offside dip headlamp pattern poor

Fail 15 Nov 2010 44,965 miles

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

offside dip headlamp pattern poor

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 XWZ is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV57 XWZ registered?

RV57 XWZ is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 November 2007.

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