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VX56 OVU

2007 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,523 mi
Last recorded211,523 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC70101,709 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 OVU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 211,523 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 211,523 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 203,196 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 195,970 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 195,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 189,927 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 185,458 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2021 185,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2020 184,993 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2019 184,742 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2018 184,636 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2018 184,636 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2017 183,467 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 183,450 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2016 183,450 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2014 183,078 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 180,442 miles

HILL PARK LIGHT ON DASH

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

Pass 22 May 2012 166,187 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 150,296 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 139,324 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 98,760 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 98,760 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 67,503 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 29,565 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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VX56 OVU is a 2007 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VX56 OVU, 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 VX56 OVU registered?

VX56 OVU is a 2007 Volvo XC70, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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