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YY57 GTU

2007 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,619 mi
Last recorded190,619 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC90101,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 GTU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 190,619 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 184,481 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 180,483 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 172,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 160,872 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Apr 2021 150,335 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Mar 2021 149,310 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 144,165 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 144,165 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 131,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2019 131,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2018 119,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2017 105,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2017 105,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2016 94,178 miles

Engine covers & Under-shield(s) fitted.

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 81,525 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 70,744 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 70,654 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 59,931 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 59,931 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 50,883 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 50,528 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 38,977 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 38,977 miles

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

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

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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YY57 GTU is a 2007 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY57 GTU, 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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What year was YY57 GTU registered?

YY57 GTU is a 2007 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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