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BG57 VDO

2007 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,765 mi
Last recorded178,765 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC70101,709 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 VDO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 178,765 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 172,258 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front wipers starting to smear glass.

Pass 24 Sep 2019 161,816 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2018 145,337 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 125,451 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)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 106,690 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 106,374 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 91,230 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 91,230 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 74,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 May 2014

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Mar 2013 64,083 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 64,083 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 62,485 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 51,014 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 38,815 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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BG57 VDO is a 2007 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG57 VDO, 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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BG57 VDO is a 2007 Volvo XC70, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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