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SM07 BFE

2007 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

177,379 mi
Last recorded177,379 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC90101,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 177,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear tail box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 166,276 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 154,884 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 154,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted to correct level (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted to correct level (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 141,382 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 141,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted to correct level (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted to correct level (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 127,211 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 127,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted to correct height (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted to correct height (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 117,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 117,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 114,384 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 105,623 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 95,966 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 88,639 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 83,222 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 78,067 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 78,067 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 69,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 69,558 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 60,602 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 54,874 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 44,177 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 32,385 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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SM07 BFE is a 2007 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BFE, 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 BFE is a 2007 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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