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VU57 KTE

2007 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

165,330 mi
Last recorded165,330 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC70101,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU57 KTE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 165,330 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 160,161 miles

offside washer jet inoperative, sufficient water from n/s to clear screen

Pass 3 Jul 2023 153,616 miles

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 Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 148,737 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 148,737 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 142,638 miles

Nearside non Obligatory mirror missing

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre exhaust joint is corroded but still secure

power steering fluid on minimum

Fail 28 Jul 2021 142,638 miles

Nearside non Obligatory mirror missing

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre exhaust joint is corroded but still secure

power steering fluid on minimum

Pass 9 Oct 2019 130,776 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 117,677 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 105,127 miles

Exhaust flange bolts corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2016 92,699 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 83,600 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 73,315 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 63,730 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 53,362 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 43,849 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2010 34,367 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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VU57 KTE is a 2007 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VU57 KTE, 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 VU57 KTE registered?

VU57 KTE is a 2007 Volvo XC70, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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