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VK57 GPE

2007 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,963 mi
Last recorded203,963 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC90101,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 GPE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 203,963 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 203,943 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 196,924 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 3rd row seat belt missing.

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 188,388 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened support arm suspension bush splitting perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective distorted lens beam level still readable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened support arm suspension bush splitting perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive light oil leak top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 188,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut to cord in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened support arm suspension bush splitting perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective distorted lens beam level still readable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened support arm suspension bush splitting perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive light oil leak top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 179,417 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 170,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 163,267 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 163,266 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 157,578 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 150,007 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 149,944 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 140,773 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 140,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 130,272 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 119,805 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 108,754 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 108,590 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 98,066 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 98,066 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 93,111 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 93,074 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 72,448 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 45,698 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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VK57 GPE is a 2007 Volvo XC90 in Silver 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 VK57 GPE, 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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VK57 GPE is a 2007 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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