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SP07 BYU

2007 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,255 mi
Last recorded154,255 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC90101,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 BYU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 154,255 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 145,185 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 145,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges ABS wire (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

3rd row seats stowed away

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 May 2019 130,022 miles

Headlamp glasses deteriorated.

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

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

Rear tyres slightly worn on edges.

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

Fail 7 May 2019 129,470 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp glasses deteriorated.

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

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

Rear tyres slightly worn on edges.

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

Pass 18 May 2018 116,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

headlamp glasses slightly deteriorated.

Fail 16 May 2018 116,519 miles

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

headlamp glasses slightly deteriorated.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 103,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 92,974 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 92,974 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 90,023 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & offside rear (2.4.G.2)

parking brake only just met the requirements

Fail 27 Aug 2015 90,021 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 87,748 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 76,283 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 57,590 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 45,383 miles

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)

tread wearing low on rear tyres

Fail 30 Jan 2012 45,383 miles

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

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

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)

tread wearing low on rear tyres

Pass 14 Jan 2011 35,304 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 28,184 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 28,166 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 BYU is a 2007 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SP07 BYU, 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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SP07 BYU is a 2007 Volvo XC90, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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