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BT57 YMV

2007 Volvo XC70

Black Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

206,418 mi
Last recorded206,418 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC70101,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 YMV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 206,418 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 194,123 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 194,123 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 183,020 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 182,837 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 170,583 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 170,578 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 160,263 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 147,889 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 147,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 137,342 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 137,342 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 128,929 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2015 120,259 miles

Front washers low on to screen

Pass 16 Jan 2015 113,322 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 22 Apr 2013 90,634 miles

air con. pulley/clutch noisy

Fail 22 Apr 2013 90,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air con. pulley/clutch noisy

Fail 26 Mar 2012 76,723 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 76,723 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f secondary postion lamp not working

Pass 17 Feb 2011 62,914 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 62,913 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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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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