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MJ57 ZGS

2007 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

212,063 mi
Last recorded212,063 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC90101,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 ZGS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 May 2025 212,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 199,619 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four road tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 192,792 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 181,847 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 181,331 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 176,446 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 176,446 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 168,366 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 154,759 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 154,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2018 140,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 140,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 125,883 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 110,660 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge 235/60/18/103v

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

Fail 5 Jan 2016 110,660 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge 235/60/18/103v

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

Pass 2 Jan 2015 93,224 miles

slight lift in off side front stearing rack

Fail 2 Jan 2015 93,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight lift in off side front stearing rack

Pass 2 Jan 2014 76,887 miles

Off side rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2013 59,835 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 44,229 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 44,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front disc scored

Nearside front marker light not working.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 30,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo XC90?

Based on 1,122,947 MOT tests across 82,375 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
8,281
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
82,375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,030
position lamp(s) not working 22,417
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,465
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,860
Registration plate lamp not working 14,842
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MJ57 ZGS is a 2007 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2007 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 101,138 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 XC90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,030 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ57 ZGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC90 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Volvo XC90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MJ57 ZGS is a 2007 Volvo XC90, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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