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SY57 RFZ

2007 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,664 mi
Last recorded136,664 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC90101,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 RFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 136,664 miles

brake discs corroded

suspension bushes greased

vehicle undersealed

Fail 6 Nov 2023 136,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2022 132,100 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 132,100 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter is leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 128,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Slight sweat at fuel filter housing

Pass 11 Nov 2020 119,024 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 117,159 miles

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

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

emissions are too clean

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2020 117,159 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

emissions are too clean

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2019 116,904 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 116,882 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 113,580 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 113,580 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 107,432 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 107,431 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 91,495 miles

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

parking brake just met requirement adjustment advised

Fail 22 Feb 2017 91,495 miles

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

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

parking brake just met requirement adjustment advised

Pass 9 Jun 2015 74,218 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 73,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2014 58,770 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 56,637 miles

Bonnet catch stiff,boot lid catch stiff

Both AR links have play

Rear brake offside noisy,advise to be checked

Fail 30 Jul 2013 56,637 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Bonnet catch stiff,boot lid catch stiff

Both AR links have play

Both front tyres very close to legal limit and walls perished.

Rear brake offside noisy,advise to be checked

Fail 26 Jul 2012 46,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 46,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 38,342 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 30,018 miles

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

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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SY57 RFZ is a 2007 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SY57 RFZ, 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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SY57 RFZ is a 2007 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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