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AJ57 ZYF

2007 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

235,258 mi
Last recorded235,258 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC70101,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 ZYF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 235,258 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 223,572 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 223,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 209,092 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 202,894 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 196,610 miles

Bootlid / tailgate requires attention, does not stay open

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (both) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 189,024 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 189,016 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 185,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

radiator support corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2019 185,717 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

radiator support corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2018 167,683 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 167,683 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 143,333 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 143,333 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 107,114 miles

covers

Fail 5 Feb 2016 107,114 miles

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

covers

Fail 11 Feb 2015 99,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 99,021 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 85,698 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 85,698 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 76,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 62,014 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 41,481 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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AJ57 ZYF is a 2007 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AJ57 ZYF, 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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AJ57 ZYF is a 2007 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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