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AJ07 SZL

2007 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

174,441 mi
Last recorded174,441 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC70101,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 SZL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 174,441 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front mirror case taped up

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre thread getting low

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tested in wet conditions

underbody front and rear including all components covered in thick black sealant

undertrays and sideskirts fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2024 174,217 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2024 174,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2023 167,161 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 160,415 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Bumper corner lose.

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both "d" bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 160,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm, front inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm, front inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Union on brake pipe that goes into rear hose excessively corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both headlight patterns only just met requirements.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Bumper corner lose.

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both "d" bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 150,803 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'd' bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 150,803 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'd' bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 139,828 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 139,827 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 121,679 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush is starting to separate from metal collar. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 121,679 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both "d" bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush is starting to separate from metal collar. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket has snapped off.

Pass 13 Feb 2018 107,057 miles

Headlight pattern only just met on both headlights.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Bottom of the suspension leg, top nut is rusty.

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bracket is rusty.

Pass 27 Feb 2017 92,155 miles

Nearside +offside beamset patterns slightly poor.

Fail 22 Feb 2017 92,153 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside +offside beamset patterns slightly poor.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 88,352 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 82,039 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 74,317 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 69,528 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 69,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 60,822 miles

rear discs corroded

rear exhast brackets broken

Pass 30 Mar 2011 49,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 37,724 miles

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

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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AJ07 SZL is a 2007 Volvo XC70 in Black 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 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 AJ07 SZL, 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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AJ07 SZL is a 2007 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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