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SM07 DXE

2007 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

184,262 mi
Last recorded184,262 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC70101,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 DXE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 184,262 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 178,051 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 178,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 143,447 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 143,447 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 111,417 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 78,262 miles

advise hand brake travel

advise off side front suspension arm bush

Pass 7 Mar 2016 78,074 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 78,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 77,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front side marker inop

Nearside Front water in headlamp

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 72,908 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 72,908 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 65,919 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 65,919 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nsf side marker inop

Pass 4 Mar 2013 58,204 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 51,689 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 51,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 42,704 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 42,704 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 31,811 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 31,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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SM07 DXE is a 2007 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SM07 DXE, 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 SM07 DXE registered?

SM07 DXE is a 2007 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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