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X55 RSW

2007 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

171,019 mi
Last recorded171,019 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 RSW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 171,019 miles

BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS NOTCHY

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST CORRODED

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 168,996 miles

BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS NOTCHY

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLITTING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 168,996 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS NOTCHY

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLITTING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 166,544 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2023 166,544 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2022 162,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake lever high

Pass 22 Feb 2021 154,938 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 148,453 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 148,369 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 141,428 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 130,355 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 119,294 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2017 119,294 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2016 110,157 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 97,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter housing damp

Pass 25 Feb 2014 84,596 miles

Nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Nearside front wheel inner rim dented

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 84,595 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Nearside front wheel inner rim dented

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 75,185 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 75,185 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 65,850 miles

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

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)

handbrake has a lot of travel

rear brake pads have a lot of wear

Pass 24 Feb 2011 54,432 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 45,686 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 45,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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X55 RSW is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X55 RSW, 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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X55 RSW is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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