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VK57 ZBC

2007 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

179,764 mi
Last recorded179,764 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC90101,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 ZBC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 179,764 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 3rd row (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s and o/s steering rack inner joints worn

Pass 17 Aug 2024 175,607 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

Seat belt slightly damaged nearside rear seat belt 3rd row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

all rear suspension bushes perishing

corosion in rear suspension and front suspension

Pass 26 Aug 2023 174,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged 3rd row belt has damage (7.1.2 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension units corroded

poor patterns on os and ns headlights - lenses deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2022 174,658 miles

both headlights fadeded

under body corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2022 174,631 miles

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

both front headlights fadeded pattern

under body and susepion corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2021 170,622 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lights advise re-firb or replace (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash camera and other items hanging on mirror on passenger seat ()

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 170,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60 R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lights advise re-firb or replace (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash camera and other items hanging on mirror on passenger seat ()

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 164,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 164,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

parking brake only just passed

Pass 27 Jun 2019 157,557 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 157,557 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 148,929 miles

parking brake only just passed

Fail 2 Jul 2018 148,929 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

parking brake only just passed

Pass 10 Jul 2017 140,806 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 126,976 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 106,995 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 82,503 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 82,503 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 63,032 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 63,032 miles

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 47,296 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,489 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 15,783 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 ZBC is a 2007 Volvo XC90 in Gold 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 VK57 ZBC, 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 ZBC is a 2007 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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