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SO56 BOV

2007 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

201,747 mi
Last recorded201,747 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC90101,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO56 BOV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 201,747 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 187,367 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 172,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bolts into hub carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bolts into hub carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 167,001 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 162,375 miles

both front tyres balding on inner edges

Pass 19 Dec 2018 146,609 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 133,190 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 121,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play/wear in both o/s & n/s inner track rod joints

Pass 16 Dec 2015 107,196 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 107,196 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 94,007 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 76,204 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 58,051 miles

HANDBRAKE ONLY JUST MEETS REQUIREMENTS,

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

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

UNABLE TO TESR FUTHERMOST REAR SEAT BELTS

Fail 10 Dec 2012 58,049 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

UNABLE TO TESR FUTHERMOST REAR SEAT BELTS

Pass 22 Dec 2011 43,964 miles

Nearside Rear 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 discs worn and corroded

srs light on

Pass 28 Jan 2011 28,529 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 28,529 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 19,797 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 16,388 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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SO56 BOV is a 2007 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SO56 BOV, 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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SO56 BOV is a 2007 Volvo XC90, first registered on 12 February 2007.

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