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SM07 BAM

2007 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,172 mi
Last recorded116,172 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC90101,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 BAM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 116,172 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 114,524 miles

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nsr inner portion (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf worn down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted concealing testable items

Pass 16 Oct 2023 112,269 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nsr 1/2 bulbs working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted concealing testable items

Fail 16 Oct 2023 112,269 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect osf lens fogged over, causing no image to be show (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nsr 1/2 bulbs working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

nsf headlight just shows image due to fogged over lens

undertrays fitted concealing testable items

Pass 23 Sep 2022 109,793 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 107,475 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 107,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Sub-frame insecurely attached rear support bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 105,447 miles

trigger point not met

Fail 28 Sep 2020 105,446 miles

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

trigger point not met

Pass 19 Apr 2019 89,412 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 81,441 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 73,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged recommend renew both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged recommend renew both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 73,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged recommend renew both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged recommend renew both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front this tyre has damage to side wall no cord showing

Pass 21 Jun 2016 68,713 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 63,604 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 63,604 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 57,057 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 51,828 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 48,258 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 43,482 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 35,667 miles

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat

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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SM07 BAM is a 2007 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SM07 BAM, 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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SM07 BAM is a 2007 Volvo XC90, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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