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GV56 OLP

2007 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

150,947 mi
Last recorded150,947 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC70101,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 OLP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 150,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 147,814 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 147,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2023 142,645 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

long handbrake travel

Pass 19 Dec 2022 135,656 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 135,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 130,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner bushes perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bushes perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner bushes perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bushes perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Park brake lever close to maximum travel - limited reserve

Fail 16 Dec 2021 130,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner bushes perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm BALD inner edge - VERY CLOSE TO CORD EXPOSURE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bushes perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall HEAVILY PERISHED/CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner bushes perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bushes perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall PERISHED/CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Park brake lever close to maximum travel - limited reserve

Pass 17 Dec 2020 127,121 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 127,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 120,896 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 120,896 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 99,424 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 79,304 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 75,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2mm left on pads (3.5.1g)

a warning light is on

Pass 26 Nov 2015 64,440 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 64,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 48,262 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres have slight outer side wall cracks.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 43,893 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 39,325 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 39,321 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 31,165 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 24,717 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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GV56 OLP is a 2007 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GV56 OLP, 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 GV56 OLP registered?

GV56 OLP is a 2007 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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