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SL07 VTJ

2007 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

109,842 mi
Last recorded109,842 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC70101,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL07 VTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 109,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 109,732 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 104,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 99,380 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 99,380 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 93,585 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 87,190 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 81,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 76,438 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 73,806 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 70,603 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 66,406 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 66,406 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 61,036 miles

Rear rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 22 Dec 2015 61,036 miles

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

Rear rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 12 Dec 2014 52,937 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 52,937 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 43,608 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 43,608 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 39,378 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 39,378 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 32,515 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 35,215 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 30,957 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 24,937 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 VTJ is a 2007 Volvo XC70 in Red 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 XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 101,709 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 XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL07 VTJ, 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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What year was SL07 VTJ registered?

SL07 VTJ is a 2007 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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