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UOL 178

2007 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

171,645 mi
Last recorded171,645 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC70101,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOL 178
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 171,645 miles

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

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 171,645 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 167,703 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 167,702 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 164,087 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 164,087 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 159,789 miles

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

exuste brakket corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2021 155,864 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 151,812 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 147,633 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 142,585 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 136,801 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 136,801 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 130,836 miles

rear brakes corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2015 123,150 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 115,789 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 114,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 101,999 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 88,366 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 69,003 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 50,177 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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UOL 178 is a 2007 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2007 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 101,709 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UOL 178, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 19 years old, this Volvo XC70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UOL 178 registered?

UOL 178 is a 2007 Volvo XC70, first registered on 23 April 2007.

Is UOL 178 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOL 178 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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