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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLVO XC70s year 2007

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mot history
Pass percent:69.14%
(The average a petrol VOLVO XC70 year 2007 passes without issue)
Based on:888 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment43
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively22
Registration plate lamp issues22
Brake hose excessively deteriorated14
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))13
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))12
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))12
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|11
Registration plate issues10
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))6
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))5
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))5
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak4
Windscreen washer not working 4
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))4
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))4
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective |6.1.3 |b| |i||3
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||3
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))3
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))3
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))3
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))3
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))3
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))3
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))3
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||2
Brakes imbalanced across an axle2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))2
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))2
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))2
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))2
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))2
Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour |1.7.6|1
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |6.1.8 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended |7.1.2 |d||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Windscreen has damage1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour |4.1.4 |a||1
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault |7.12 |e||1
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Trailer electrical socket |13 pin| not operating the trailer lamps as intended |1.9.4|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective |1.7.2|1
Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced |4.2.3 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault |7.1.6 |a||1
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2|1
Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|1
Outer Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Outer Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective |4.1.1 |b| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective |4.1.1 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i||1
Offside Parking |secondary brake| on a single line braking system grabbing severely |1.3.1 |c||1
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Upper Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour broken showing white light to rear |1.1.A.3e|1
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected |1.9.3b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Not tested |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring snapped |3.4.2|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2|1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault |3.4.1c|1
Headlamp levelling device inoperative |1.7.2|1
Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective insecure and seezed |1.7.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance flickers |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.1.2 |h||1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox |6.1.2 |a||1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both |1.8|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Headlamp not working on main beam both |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both rear sections (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))1
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))1
Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely caliper (1.2.1 (c))1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaitor insecure possibly damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Near wheel (4.11 (a) (iii))1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear lense broken (4.2.3 (b) (ii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))1
Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side sticking (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Split (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (b))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Showing white due to lens damage (4.5.4 (a))1
Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe/rack (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working Mirror indicator inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern on test (4.1.2 (c))1
Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened offside rear damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Large cut. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))1
Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack or rack end (2.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Semaphore indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))1
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1

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