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SL57 GTZ

2007 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

135,391 mi
Last recorded135,391 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC90101,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 GTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 135,391 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 134,583 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 127,448 miles

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

all bushes perishing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Apr 2024 127,434 miles

Headlamp insecure both front (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all bushes perishing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Apr 2023 117,882 miles

play in steering at both front wheels

Fail 3 Apr 2023 117,880 miles

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

play in steering at both front wheels

Pass 12 Mar 2022 109,120 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 102,772 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 98,759 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 97,966 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 88,796 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 85,491 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 85,490 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 80,191 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 74,481 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 68,828 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 59,597 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both nearside tyres low on tread

Pass 31 Aug 2012 47,563 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 37,758 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,470 miles

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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SL57 GTZ is a 2007 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL57 GTZ, 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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SL57 GTZ is a 2007 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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