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SP07 BMO

2007 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

178,302 mi
Last recorded178,302 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC90101,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 BMO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 178,302 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))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 159,723 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 159,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 146,939 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 146,939 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 136,324 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 136,223 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 121,236 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 113,340 miles

Bonnet doesn't stay open, struts deteriorating

Exhaust system corroded- silencer

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General under body corrosion

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Quite corroded around inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering lazy when stationary

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

Rear Axle general corrosion

Warning message on dash-(bulb failure parking light)

Washes low warning but not empty

Pass 27 Feb 2019 107,342 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

power steering on idle slightly deffctve

Fail 26 Feb 2019 107,342 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

power steering on idle slightly deffctve

Pass 24 Feb 2018 100,976 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 89,872 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 77,034 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 63,655 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 49,595 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 38,711 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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SP07 BMO is a 2007 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SP07 BMO, 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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What year was SP07 BMO registered?

SP07 BMO is a 2007 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 May 2007.

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