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AJ07 SZR

2007 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

184,116 mi
Last recorded184,116 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC70101,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 SZR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 184,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test parking permit (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 184,112 miles

Central Rear Towbar safety device damaged electrics not working (6.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test parking permit (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 172,434 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 172,430 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 160,671 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front marker light inop.

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

Offside Rear lens damaged.

Offside Rear marker light inop.

Rear exhaust hangers weak.

centre exhaust flange weak.

engine oil leak.

Fail 12 Sep 2023 160,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread. 215/65/16 Kumho. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front marker light inop.

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

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

Offside Rear lens damaged.

Offside Rear marker light inop.

Offside Rear tyre-multiple deep cuts.

Rear exhaust hangers weak.

centre exhaust flange weak.

engine oil leak.

Pass 13 Sep 2022 144,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage under bonnet. (2.1.5 (a))

engine oil leak.

front undertray obscuring view.

Fail 12 Sep 2022 144,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage under bonnet. (2.1.5 (a))

engine oil leak.

front undertray obscuring view.

Pass 14 Sep 2021 129,478 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 129,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault o/s/f reactor ring broken (1.6 (b))

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/r showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp not working n/s/f side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working o/s/f side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 117,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushing splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour taped red. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage adjacent to pipe work going into rack. becoming wet. Operation not impaired. (2.1.5 (a))

tow bar electrical socket loose, unlikely to fall off,

Pass 17 Sep 2019 106,160 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front lenses misted (4.1.4 (b))

some damage to o/s/r lamp lens

tow bar electric socket bracket broken

Pass 26 Sep 2018 88,699 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 88,699 miles

Position lamp showing white light to the rear o/s/r (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f 215/65/r16 98 h rated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

rear discs rusting

Pass 16 Nov 2017 79,286 miles

Both offside side markers not working

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Early deterioration to nearside front lower suspension arm front bush

Front number plate damaged

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear valve stem perished/split

Offside rear lamp cluster damaged

Rear brake pads starting to get low

Rearmost exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 75,978 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate cracked and detetiorating

rear brake discs rusty and corroding on edges

surface corrosion to both rear upper arms

various small stone chips to front windscreen

Pass 24 Nov 2015 71,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 66,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate cracked

Hand controls fitted to vehicle

Rear brake discs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2014 66,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate cracked

Hand controls fitted to vehicle

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2013 58,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

disability aids are fitted to vehicles brake system and accelerator

slight wear in nearside and offside front lower suspension arm inner bushes

slight wear in nearside inner track rod knuckle

Pass 29 Nov 2013 58,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

disability aids are fitted to vehicles brake system and accelerator

slight wear in nearside and offside front lower suspension arm inner bushes

slight wear in nearside inner track rod knuckle

Pass 29 Sep 2012 50,988 miles

exhaust corroded

stone cut damage to both rear tyres

Fail 5 Oct 2011 43,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs are slightly worn and corroded

both rear tyres have slight stonecut damage in places

Pass 5 Oct 2011 43,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs are slightly worn and corroded

both rear tyres have slight stonecut damage in places

Pass 6 Oct 2010 34,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre is wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2010 34,634 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tyre is wearing slightly on inner edge

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 SZR is a 2007 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 SZR, 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 SZR is a 2007 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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