2007 Volvo XC70 · 4,436 MOT tests
2007 Volvo XC70 reliability
2007 Volvo XC70s fail 38.4% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 14 XC70 years (4,436 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC70s: 29.9%)
- 38.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC70s: 29.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 141,151
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,436
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 5.7% of tests fail here (36% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 85% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Volvo XC70
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20.2%
- Brakes13.3%
- Suspension13.1%
- Tyres6.2%
- Steering5.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.4%
- Body, chassis and structure4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.85%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 4.37%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.58%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.2%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.25%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Flexible brake hose excessively deteriorated 2.14%
A damaged or chafed brake hose can burst and cause sudden brake loss, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.67%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (14.34%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.35%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (8.03%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.94%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (7.08%)
Other years
Every Volvo XC70 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Volvo XC70 reliable?
2007 Volvo XC70s fail 38.4% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 14 XC70 years (4,436 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Volvo XC70 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.85% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (4.37% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (3.58% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Volvo XC70 have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 Volvo XC70 shows 141,151 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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