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YF56 BYR

2007 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

139,777 mi
Last recorded139,777 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC70101,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 BYR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 139,777 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 131,776 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 122,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 113,461 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 105,707 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 99,410 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 83,165 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 68,149 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 67,649 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 555,576 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 55,316 miles

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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 52,222 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear exhaust mounting brackets broken

Fail 9 Feb 2016 52,222 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear exhaust mounting brackets broken

Pass 12 Feb 2015 49,216 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 49,193 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 44,706 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 39,927 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 36,090 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 30,058 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 23,003 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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YF56 BYR is a 2007 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF56 BYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF56 BYR registered?

YF56 BYR is a 2007 Volvo XC70, first registered on 17 February 2007.

Is YF56 BYR safe to buy?

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