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SM07 MSU

2007 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

206,830 mi
Last recorded206,830 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC90101,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 MSU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2025 206,830 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lens damaged, water ingress (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet struts weak

boot catch switch/ catch sticking faulty

Pass 24 Jan 2024 198,849 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nsr lamp unit holed water ingress (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 184,662 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 184,662 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 169,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine system service required message on dash

Fail 7 Jan 2022 169,490 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine system service required message on dash

Pass 18 Jan 2021 158,311 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 149,419 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 149,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 139,589 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 139,588 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 129,446 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

leaking from rear differential gear box

Fail 12 Jan 2018 129,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

leaking from rear differential gear box

Pass 13 Jan 2017 119,501 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 119,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 106,860 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 106,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 99,164 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 91,539 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 80,744 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 71,387 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 57,196 miles

Bonnet difficult to open.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,256 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 MSU is a 2007 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MSU, 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 MSU is a 2007 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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