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AU56 HWM

2007 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,110 mi
Last recorded97,110 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC70101,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 HWM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 97,110 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 97,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 93,098 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 93,093 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2023 88,026 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 85,463 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 82,789 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 82,783 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2020 80,350 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 77,300 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 73,163 miles

hand brake travel

Fail 20 Dec 2018 73,157 miles

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

hand brake travel

Pass 13 Dec 2017 68,317 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 64,639 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 60,781 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 55,971 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 55,971 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 50,709 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 50,709 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 45,883 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 41,444 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 35,959 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 30,593 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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AU56 HWM is a 2007 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AU56 HWM, 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 AU56 HWM registered?

AU56 HWM is a 2007 Volvo XC70, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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