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AD07 BYF

2007 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

196,567 mi
Last recorded196,567 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC70101,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 BYF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 196,567 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 193,252 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 189,715 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 184,960 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 184,960 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 181,016 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 181,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 176,464 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 176,464 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 172,992 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 169,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 169,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 165,903 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 165,903 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush. (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 161,263 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

UNDER SIDE ,OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 155,691 miles

outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 150,766 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 145,290 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 145,290 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 136,759 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 128,529 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 118,551 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 188,550 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 91,143 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 91,143 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 BYF is a 2007 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BYF, 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 BYF registered?

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

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