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GU57 OYB

2007 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,750 mi
Last recorded158,750 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC70101,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 OYB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 158,750 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 154,378 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 149,166 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Interior mirror damaged but not obligatory as first used before 2010

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 142,280 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking beyond service standard (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior mirror damaged, both outers are okay ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 142,280 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking beyond service standard (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior mirror damaged, both outers are okay ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 136,578 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing and showing minor cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 136,575 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing and showing minor cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advise wipers smearing

Pass 27 Aug 2020 130,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 130,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 126,182 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 118,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre small cut to cords but within mot specification (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre valve splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre valve splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 110,055 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 110,055 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 99,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 99,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 89,307 miles

Nearside Rear N/S/R tyre has cut to cords but within MOT specification

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 73,525 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 60,392 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 48,539 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 37,978 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 29,422 miles

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

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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GU57 OYB is a 2007 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU57 OYB, 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 GU57 OYB registered?

GU57 OYB is a 2007 Volvo XC70, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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The MOT history for GU57 OYB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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