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SV07 XSW

2007 Volvo V70

Purple Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

182,036 mi
Last recorded182,036 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV07 XSW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 182,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 178,472 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 173,512 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 173,500 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 169,674 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 169,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 169,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 164,658 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 160,167 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 160,154 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play nearside rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 154,609 miles

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

both rear coil springs have corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2018 148,582 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 141,026 miles

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

offside rear anti-roll bar bush has slight play

Fail 19 Sep 2017 141,026 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

offside rear anti-roll bar bush has slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2016 132,799 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 124,563 miles

nearside front tyre worn on wear indicators

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust hanger corroded and weak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 113,108 miles

Both front brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2013 101,356 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 87,109 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 69,510 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 44,121 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 May 2011 44,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 20,897 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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SV07 XSW is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Purple with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2007 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 103,558 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 V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV07 XSW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 19 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SV07 XSW registered?

SV07 XSW is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 May 2007.

Is SV07 XSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV07 XSW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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