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S50 RAB

2007 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,982 mi
Last recorded117,982 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 RAB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 117,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 117,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 117,627 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 114,941 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 110,531 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough top mount/suspension support bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface area of disc pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear subframe attachment brackets corroded.both front brackets

under guard fitted.

various rear suspension components are corroded.

Pass 15 Jun 2021 107,195 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe bracket corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe bracket corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 104,079 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 104,079 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 101,527 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover, sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2019 101,520 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover, sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2018 98,028 miles

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

engine cover, sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 93,985 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on shoulders.

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 93,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre worn low on shoulders.

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 89,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 84,286 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 78,958 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 71,272 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 64,065 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,945 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 54,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,025 miles

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

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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S50 RAB is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S50 RAB, 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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S50 RAB is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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