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AD07 BYC

2007 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,295 mi
Last recorded169,295 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC70101,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 BYC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 169,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside headlamp only just made the correct beam image

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 22 May 2025 164,468 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 164,468 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 162,744 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2024 162,744 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 156,898 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s inner and outer edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil level low

oil leak from oil filter housing area

Fail 29 Mar 2023 156,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s inner and outer edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil level low

oil leak from oil filter housing area

Pass 31 Mar 2022 148,025 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 148,025 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 140,502 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 133,648 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 117,978 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 117,978 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2017 107,195 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2017 107,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 94,475 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 83,929 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 83,929 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2014 69,756 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 60,179 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 60,179 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 48,938 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s front tyre inner and outer egdes worn

slight play n/s inner rack end

Pass 10 May 2011 36,050 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 23,836 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 BYC is a 2007 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BYC, 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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What year was AD07 BYC registered?

AD07 BYC is a 2007 Volvo XC70, first registered on 21 May 2007.

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