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WV57 VUX

2007 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

164,320 mi
Last recorded164,320 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC70101,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 VUX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 164,320 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust flange corroded

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 153,473 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both drop link bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All

Rear subframe corroded inc arms

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

Fail 25 Jan 2025 153,414 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn osr disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers split (3.4 (b) (i))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front osf indicator repeater Len broken

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 146,516 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective & flange bolts heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 141,046 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 141,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 138,767 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 138,767 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 130,100 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

oil leak from offside front (by bumper)

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2020 130,096 miles

Brake performance not tested due to dangerous failure item(s) (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and bald on outside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

oil leak from offside front (by bumper)

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2019 121,366 miles

both rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 110,960 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2018 110,960 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2017 98,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre bald on outside edge and worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge and on 3mm

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 6 Jul 2017 98,814 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre bald on outside edge and worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge and on 3mm

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Jul 2016 88,787 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 88,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 80,570 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 80,570 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 72,021 miles

rear coil springs are corroding

Fail 24 Jul 2014 72,021 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

rear brake pads are getting low.. discs are very poor

rear coil springs are corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2013 62,123 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 55,807 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 46,213 miles

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

Offside front tyre tread on 1.9mm on the inner edge.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 46,213 miles

Offside front tyre tread on 1.9mm on the inner edge.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 35,612 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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WV57 VUX is a 2007 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WV57 VUX, 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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WV57 VUX is a 2007 Volvo XC70, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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