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SW57 ESN

2007 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,010 mi
Last recorded102,010 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC90101,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 ESN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 102,010 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2025 102,010 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 101,867 miles

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both O/Side and N/Side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 101,865 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both O/Side and N/Side (4.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both O/Side and N/Side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 101,861 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both O/Side and N/Side tarnished and frosty (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both O/Side and N/Side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/Side N/Side bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 101,859 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both O/Side and N/Side tarnished and frosty (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both O/Side and N/Side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both O/Side and N/Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/Side N/Side bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 101,847 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear front lower arm bush (arm to subframe ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear front lower arm bush (arm to subframe ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S &N/S rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/S&N/S rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S&N/S REAR ALL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear boot not operation as open

service required

Pass 15 Dec 2022 98,560 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r outer side wall small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/f inner steering rack has slight lift

Pass 16 Dec 2021 95,730 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both headlamps frosty lens

Pass 17 Dec 2020 92,546 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 88,834 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both head lamp lens frosty

slight lift o/s/f inner steering rack

Pass 27 Nov 2018 83,323 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r has small cracks too outer side wall

Pass 11 Dec 2017 79,342 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 79,342 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 75,744 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 75,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 70,432 miles

Slight play in track rod

Pass 5 Nov 2014 62,369 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 55,813 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 47,769 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 40,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 40,882 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 34,546 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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SW57 ESN is a 2007 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SW57 ESN, 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 SW57 ESN registered?

SW57 ESN is a 2007 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 December 2007.

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The MOT history for SW57 ESN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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