2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Volvo XC70 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,180 MOT tests in 2024. 62.5% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time62.5%
Failed or needed repairs37.5%
Typical mileage at test145,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,180 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.2%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.1%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.8%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.4%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.3%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.5%
  7. Flexible brake hoses: excessively deteriorated2.3%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    36 marked dangerous
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    41 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics26.4%
  2. Brakes20.7%
  3. Suspension19.7%
  4. Tyres6.1%
  5. Steering5.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  7. Body & chassis3.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.7%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.2%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.2%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak9.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Volvo XC70?

In 2024, 62.5% of 2007 Volvo XC70 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,180 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Volvo XC70?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Volvo XC70 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).