MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,418 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both and poor patton (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly loose both (3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear uppers (5.3.2 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
centre exhaust flange corroded and weak
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both and poor patton (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly loose both (3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear uppers (5.3.2 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
centre exhaust flange corroded and weak
Obligatory mirror slightly loose both outer (3.3 (b) (i))
Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all rear lights flickering (4.2.3 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage damp around pipe (2.1.5 (a))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear uppers (5.3.2 (c))
exhaust corroded weak
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Obligatory mirror slightly loose both outer (3.3 (b) (i))
Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all rear lights flickering (4.2.3 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage damp around pipe (2.1.5 (a))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear uppers (5.3.2 (c))
exhaust corroded weak
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front wipers smearing slightly
powersteering feels a little heavy
very slight smell of diesel in engine bay no leaks seen,customer to monitor
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
bonnet open and gear control fault warning lights came on during brake test on road,now gone off?
both front wipers smearing slightly
child booster seat on passenger seat,advise not to use there due to airbag fitted
powersteering feels a little heavy
very slight smell of diesel in engine bay no leaks seen,customer to monitor
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Central exhaust clamp corroded
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)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Central exhaust clamp corroded
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)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Front washers low on to screen
emissions not detected
air con. pulley/clutch noisy
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
air con. pulley/clutch noisy
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f secondary postion lamp not working
Nail in nearside front tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f secondary postion lamp not working
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BT57 YMV is a 2007 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 BT57 YMV, 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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BT57 YMV is a 2007 Volvo XC70, first registered on 4 December 2007.
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