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AV56 XZL

2007 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

148,156 mi
Last recorded148,156 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC90101,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 XZL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 148,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 235/65 R17 108H XL (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 148,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 235/65 R17 108H XL (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 142,930 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 142,928 miles

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

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

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 138,896 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts, outer sleeves split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pin holes on joint between rear pipe and box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 138,893 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides at front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts, outer sleeves split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pin holes on joint between rear pipe and box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 135,654 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight under side corroison all under areas

Fail 15 Nov 2022 135,618 miles

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

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight under side corroison all under areas

Pass 2 Nov 2021 131,299 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under side corrosion all areas

Fail 1 Nov 2021 131,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under side corrosion all areas

Pass 16 Nov 2020 126,990 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Slight play found at road wheel

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 123,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front ABS ring greasy.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 123,526 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH SIDES - NO EFFORT. (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front ABS ring greasy.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 118,954 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 110,064 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 99,528 miles

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

Offside Front 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 19 Jan 2016 88,896 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 88,884 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 76,070 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 76,070 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 66,895 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 55,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 46,715 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2011 38,174 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 29,247 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC90?

Based on 1,122,947 MOT tests across 82,375 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
8,281
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
82,375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,030
position lamp(s) not working 22,417
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,465
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,860
Registration plate lamp not working 14,842
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AV56 XZL is a 2007 Volvo XC90 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 XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 101,138 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 XC90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,030 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV56 XZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC90 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Volvo XC90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV56 XZL is a 2007 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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