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YC57 VPZ

2007 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

190,701 mi
Last recorded190,701 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC90101,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 VPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 190,701 miles

*SERVICE LIGHT ON DASH*

*TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS*

*WEAK BONNET STRUTS*

Nearside Front *HEADLAMP HAS SLIGHTLY REDUCED OUTPUT*

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre *IN REPAIRABLE AREA (235/60/18 107W)* ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *TYRE WORN TO 2.2mm (235/60/18 107W)* (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *SWIVEL PIN BUSH* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *TYRE WORN BALD ON OUTER EDGE (235/60/18 107W)* (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *TYRE WORN TO 2.5mm (235/60/18 107W)* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *TYRE WORN BALD ON INNER EDGE (235/60/18 107W)* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *TYRE WORN TO 2.3mm (235/60/18 107W)* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear *LIGHT LENS CRACKED. NO AFFECT ON EMITTED LIGHT*

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre *IN NON- REPAIRABLE AREA (235/60/18 107W)* ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *SWIVEL PIN BUSH* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *TYRE WORN BALD ON OUTER EDGE (235/60/18 107W)* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *TYRE WORN TO 2.6mm (235/60/18 107W)* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 179,986 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

Suspension component's front and rear corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 22 Dec 2023 164,225 miles

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

rear subframe very heavily corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2023 164,225 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

rear subframe very heavily corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2022 150,959 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 150,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 149,396 miles

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

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

rear axle drive system weeping oil

Fail 14 Dec 2021 149,396 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

rear axle drive system weeping oil

Pass 23 Dec 2020 139,992 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 139,992 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached missing (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached lens missing (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 126,043 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2019 126,043 miles

Brake performance not tested Not tested due to front brake pads worn to metal (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 108,563 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2019 108,563 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides pads in poor condition discs discoloured (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 93,624 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 84,704 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 84,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2015 76,743 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 69,198 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 69,190 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2013 63,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper split

o/s/r lamp cracked

Fail 28 Aug 2013 63,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper split

o/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2012 57,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Aug 2012 57,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 46,763 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front brakes corroded

rear brakes corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2010 36,196 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC90?

Based on 1,122,947 MOT tests across 82,375 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
8,281
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
82,375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,030
position lamp(s) not working 22,417
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,465
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,860
Registration plate lamp not working 14,842
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YC57 VPZ is a 2007 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2007 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 101,138 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 XC90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,030 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC57 VPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC90 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Volvo XC90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YC57 VPZ is a 2007 Volvo XC90, first registered on 11 October 2007.

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