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SV57 GVY

2007 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,734 mi
Last recorded155,734 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC90101,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV57 GVY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 155,734 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 155,642 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 144,601 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 137,228 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 123,677 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 123,578 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 114,356 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 114,293 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 108,551 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 18 Feb 2020 99,332 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 99,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 98,437 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 86,420 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017 86,412 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 May 2016 84,694 miles

Front wiper blades splitting at ends

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine management message on

service message on

Pass 12 May 2015 82,016 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 82,016 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 69,939 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 69,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 May 2013 63,727 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 63,727 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 59,141 miles

both front suspension arm bushes slightly unbonded

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2010 49,741 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)

Pass 28 May 2010 47,120 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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SV57 GVY is a 2007 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV57 GVY, 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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SV57 GVY is a 2007 Volvo XC90, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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