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WG56 YCX

2007 Volvo XC70

Brown Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

167,741 mi
Last recorded167,741 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC70101,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 YCX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2007
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 167,741 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 167,740 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both Rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 164,506 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 164,506 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 161,784 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 160,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 158,127 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Offside upper tail light bulb not working

Rear anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn

Fail 25 Aug 2022 158,127 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

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

Offside upper tail light bulb not working

Rear anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn

Pass 26 Aug 2021 151,484 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 149,243 miles

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSHERS SLIGHT PLAY

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

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

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSHERS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 12 Apr 2021 149,243 miles

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSHERS SLIGHT PLAY

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSHERS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 26 Mar 2020 144,504 miles

Both headlamp beam images are poor

Headlamp cleaning device is not working - Vehicle pre 2009

Nearside Front Lower Arm rubber bush is slightly deteriorated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity slightly reduced

Offside Front Arm rubber bush is slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2019 138,550 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 138,550 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 135,146 miles

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))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 135,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 128,523 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 128,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 119,404 miles

ABS wiring close to front anti roll bar links both sides

Crack in windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 22 Oct 2015 111,453 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 96,487 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 85,624 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 85,624 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 78,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 78,857 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 68,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 53,107 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 44,466 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 44,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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WG56 YCX is a 2007 Volvo XC70 in Brown with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 WG56 YCX, 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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WG56 YCX is a 2007 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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