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WF57 SMU

2007 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

188,062 mi
Last recorded188,062 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC70101,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF57 SMU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 188,062 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 185,550 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear n/s/r drop link bushes starting to crack and perish

Nearside n/s track rod end boot slightly perished

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear o/s/r drop link bushes starting to crack and perish

Offside o/s track rod end boot slightly perished

Pass 23 Nov 2023 182,384 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s steering rack inner joint slight play

n/s and o/s steering track rod end ball joint dust cover perished slightly

n/s side repeater lens cracked/ damaged slightly but light output not affected

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension shock absorber outer casing corroded slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush worn/ perished slightly

o/s/f suspension coil spring corroded slightly

Fail 22 Nov 2023 182,383 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s steering rack inner joint slight play

n/s and o/s steering track rod end ball joint dust cover perished slightly

n/s side repeater lens cracked/ damaged slightly but light output not affected

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension shock absorber outer casing corroded slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush worn/ perished slightly

o/s/f suspension coil spring corroded slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2022 178,979 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

centre/ rear exhaust mounting corroded slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension shock absorber casing corroded slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front worn/ perished slightly

Fail 8 Nov 2022 178,978 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

centre/ rear exhaust mounting corroded slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension shock absorber casing corroded slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front worn/ perished slightly

o/s engine support mount bush worn/ perished slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2021 173,125 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

front tyres worn slightly more on edge

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/r suspension anti roll bar linkage ball joint slight play

o/s steering track rod end boot perished slightly

o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush perished slightly

Fail 19 Nov 2021 173,122 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

front tyres worn slightly more on edge

n/s/r suspension anti roll bar linkage ball joint slight play

o/s steering track rod end boot perished slightly

o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush perished slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2020 161,355 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

centre/ rear exhaust mounting corroded slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension anti roll bar bushes/ linkage bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension coil springs corroded slightly

n/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

Fail 19 Nov 2020 161,355 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r suspension lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

centre/ rear exhaust mounting corroded slightly

front brake discs corroded on edge

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension anti roll bar bushes/ linkage bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension coil springs corroded slightly

n/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

Pass 22 Nov 2019 150,616 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 140,560 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 129,483 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 119,254 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 119,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 105,293 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 91,215 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 91,215 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in both front anti-roll link arms

Pass 21 Nov 2013 79,042 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 66,587 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 55,907 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 43,455 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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WF57 SMU is a 2007 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WF57 SMU, 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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WF57 SMU is a 2007 Volvo XC70, first registered on 15 October 2007.

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