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MT07 VLM

2007 Volvo S60

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

164,539 mi
Last recorded164,539 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S6092,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT07 VLM
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 164,539 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 164,505 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 164,499 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens fogged (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both not working (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 154,873 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 154,873 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 149,561 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 144,940 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 144,900 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 131,606 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 131,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 117,120 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 117,120 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 104,746 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 104,746 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 88,796 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 88,796 miles

Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 67,438 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 67,438 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 57,005 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 57,005 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 47,619 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 47,619 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2011 38,107 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 28,927 miles

Front brake discs O/S and N/S worn

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

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

How Reliable is the Volvo S60?

Based on 758,165 MOT tests across 54,544 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
7,442
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
54,544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,009
position lamp(s) not working 25,933
Registration plate lamp not working 17,709
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,040
parking brake recording little or no effort 10,865
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MT07 VLM is a 2007 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2007 Volvo S60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 92,912 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 S60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,009 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT07 VLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S60 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 19 years old, this Volvo S60 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MT07 VLM is a 2007 Volvo S60, first registered on 10 July 2007.

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