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AD07 BWY

2007 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

154,777 mi
Last recorded154,777 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC70101,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 BWY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 154,777 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Sep 2025 154,774 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens misted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended will not fasten (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside headlamp misted

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front amber marker lights not working

both front indicator bulbs starting to show white light

Pass 22 Aug 2024 147,255 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 141,731 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts have slight play ()

Fail 13 Sep 2023 141,726 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamp lens misted (4.1.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts have slight play ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning top bulb (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 136,192 miles

hand brake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 14 Sep 2021 132,712 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 132,709 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 126,123 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 126,119 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 119,606 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

parking brake lever little reserve travel

parking brake low 17%

Fail 19 Aug 2019 119,604 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

parking brake lever little reserve travel

parking brake low 17%

Pass 30 Aug 2018 113,942 miles

Offside Front marker light not working .

Fail 29 Aug 2018 113,937 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front marker light not working .

Pass 22 Aug 2017 106,276 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front shockabsorber reduced damping effect

Fail 15 Aug 2017 106,234 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front shockabsorber reduced damping effect

Offside Rear brake disc been hot

Offside Rear brake pads low and been hot

Pass 22 Aug 2016 98,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 98,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

pos timing belt due

Pass 21 Aug 2015 85,871 miles

plastic under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2015 85,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front of front (2.4.G.2)

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

plastic under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 76,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2014 76,887 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust hanger rusted through, system secure at time of test

Pass 11 Mar 2014 68,997 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 68,586 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2013 58,301 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 49,507 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 38,356 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 31,792 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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AD07 BWY is a 2007 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD07 BWY, 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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AD07 BWY is a 2007 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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