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MV56 GJZ

2007 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

191,334 mi
Last recorded191,334 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC90101,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 GJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 191,334 miles

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

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Mar 2024 185,135 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 174,065 miles

Both front steering arm slight play

Both rear lower suspension front arm inner bushes perished and split

Parking brake efficiency just met requirements, adjustments required

Under-tray fitted - damp

Fail 21 Mar 2023 173,967 miles

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

Both front steering arm slight play

Both rear lower suspension front arm inner bushes perished and split

Parking brake efficiency just met requirements, adjustments required

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under-tray fitted - damp

Pass 16 Mar 2022 168,874 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 164,317 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 154,864 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 154,669 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 142,825 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 142,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 131,737 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 126,204 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 119,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

excess diesle aroung filtre houseing

slight play in steering rack inner joints

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2016 119,828 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

excess diesle aroung filtre houseing

slight play in steering rack inner joints

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2015 113,380 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 104,053 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 103,322 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 103,044 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2013 86,654 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 72,525 miles

1.5 LITRES OF 10W40 ENGINE OIL ADDED

255/50YR19

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 2 Feb 2012 72,525 miles

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

1.5 LITRES OF 10W40 ENGINE OIL ADDED

255/50YR19

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 57,177 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 57,177 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 41,497 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 41,497 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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MV56 GJZ is a 2007 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MV56 GJZ, 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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MV56 GJZ is a 2007 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 February 2007.

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