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2007 VOLVO XC70
General Information
- Registration SW56DAO
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model XC70
- Year 2007
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2401cc
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- Expires 17 Nov 2026
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 189,033 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SLIGHT WEEPING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))
6 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 189,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SLIGHT WEEPING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))
30 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 186,576 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
29 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 186,576 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
8 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 184,297 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater insecure loose, but within side mirror unit (4.4.1 (c) (i))
8 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 184,296 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater insecure loose, but within side mirror unit (4.4.1 (c) (i))
18 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 181,495 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 178,587 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2022 10 Jun 20268 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 178,587 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
26 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 178,556 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2022 10 Jun 202626 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 178,556 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
17 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 176,116 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Oil misting on the under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
17 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 176,116 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Oil misting on the under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 170,758 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2020 10 Jun 202613 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 170,758 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
10 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 153,515 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))
6 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 153,511 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended fog (4.10 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))
31 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 137,096 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 114,455 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
4 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 114,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
14 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,522 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2016 10 Jun 202618 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,556 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
18 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,932 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
20 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 76,419 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2013 10 Jun 202619 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 68,090 MI
10 Jun 202619 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 68,090 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2013 10 Jun 20266 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,404 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2012 10 Jun 202615 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,160 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2011 10 Jun 202615 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 38,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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SW56DAO was registered on 2007-01-15
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