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S15 BHW

2007 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

159,527 mi
Last recorded159,527 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC70101,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 BHW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 159,527 miles

Both sides front wheel hubs corroded.

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 corners corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 157,189 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Rear drive shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 corners corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 155,144 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 152,883 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 150,396 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 150,396 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 148,393 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 146,571 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 146,571 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 141,243 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 134,523 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 124,833 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 124,833 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 116,916 miles

Nearside Rear tyre pressure was down to 19 psi. no obvious leak.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 109,439 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 96,651 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 96,651 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 79,951 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 79,951 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 58,663 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 42,408 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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S15 BHW is a 2007 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S15 BHW, 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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S15 BHW is a 2007 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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