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SL07 VSY

2007 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

195,377 mi
Last recorded195,377 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC70101,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL07 VSY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 195,377 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear frame and connected components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 183,910 miles

Front subframe mounting rubbers STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH NO SIGN OF MOVEMENT

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 DOT 4412 AT 4 MM PIRELLI..ALSO CRACKED AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/16 DOT 4517 AT 5 MM PIRELLI (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear sidelight bulb out as part of a multiple bulb array

Oil leak, but not excessive AT SUMP AND GEARBOX AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S AND O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 183,909 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front subframe mounting rubbers STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH NO SIGN OF MOVEMENT

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 DOT 4412 AT 4 MM PIRELLI..ALSO CRACKED AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/16 DOT 4517 AT 5 MM PIRELLI (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear sidelight bulb out as part of a multiple bulb array

Oil leak, but not excessive AT SUMP AND GEARBOX AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S AND O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 174,110 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 165,639 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened 2x rear & nearside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 157,523 miles

4 x shock absorbers corroded

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2021 147,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 147,159 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join at dpf to centre corroded and separating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2020 143,996 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 143,867 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 132,477 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 132,477 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 123,129 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 115,738 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 115,615 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 107,522 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 107,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 99,132 miles

2x rear tyres

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 88,814 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 78,896 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 67,446 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 55,108 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 41,641 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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SL07 VSY is a 2007 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SL07 VSY, 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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SL07 VSY is a 2007 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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