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KS56 YJP

2007 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

186,213 mi
Last recorded186,213 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC70101,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 YJP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 186,213 miles

Nearside Front fog lights popout

Offside Rear ride Hight sensor broken

Pass 12 May 2026 186,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog Light Not Work

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively RECOMMENDED BRAKE HEALTH CHECK (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 185,994 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front fog lights inop

Offside Rear ride Hight sensor broken

Pass 28 Apr 2025 185,276 miles

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

exhaust system is corroded

steering rack is damp

Pass 16 Apr 2024 181,475 miles

exhaust system is corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2024 181,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust system is corroded

rear height sensor is loose

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 May 2023 180,600 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 180,600 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 180,597 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative lamps disconnected (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 176,281 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d busshes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both headlamps fogged

Pass 4 May 2021 166,074 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 154,093 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 143,474 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Light switch stiff to operate

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

Nearside Mirror housing damaged

Fail 2 May 2019 143,173 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Light switch stiff to operate

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 215/65R 16 98H M+S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Mirror housing damaged

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 125,904 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 113,645 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 113,645 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 104,349 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 95,413 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 85,829 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 66,422 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 66,422 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 35,197 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 30,706 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 23,605 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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KS56 YJP is a 2007 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KS56 YJP, 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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KS56 YJP is a 2007 Volvo XC70, first registered on 11 January 2007.

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