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A229 OCU

2007 Volvo XC70

Grey Petrol 3192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

155,061 mi
Last recorded155,061 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC70101,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA229 OCU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,192cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 155,061 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 148,812 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 142,368 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 138,528 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 133,972 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 130,578 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 125,032 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 122,022 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 109,761 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 99,551 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2017 99,551 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear trailing arm bushes perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2016 91,375 miles

Tyres wearing quicker on the edges

both front control arm bushes perishing

headlamp service message on dash

mixed brand of tyres on front axle

rear trailing arm, front bushes seperating

screen blades smear

weak centre exhaust hanger

Fail 11 Jun 2016 91,375 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyres wearing quicker on the edges

both front control arm bushes perishing

headlamp service message on dash

mixed brand of tyres on front axle

rear trailing arm, front bushes seperating

screen blades smear

weak centre exhaust hanger

Pass 29 May 2015 82,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 72,497 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front side marker bulb inop

Pass 30 May 2013 59,953 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 47,982 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 34,434 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 22,110 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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A229 OCU is a 2007 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 3,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A229 OCU, 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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A229 OCU is a 2007 Volvo XC70, first registered on 20 June 2007.

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