Volvo Xc70 (2007)
2007 Volvo Xc70
CarHunch analysed 1,839 real MOT records for the 2007 Volvo Xc70. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Volvo XC70 passes its MOT first time in 76.5% of cases, which is 3.5 points below the UK average and slightly concerning—but the real red flag is that 43.1% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, suggesting significant mechanical or safety issues are common in this age group. Diesel models, which dominate the cohort at 1,725 vehicles, perform marginally worse at 76.2% pass rate versus petrol's 80.1%, indicating the diesel engines may be more problematic as they age.
With a median mileage of 103,138 miles for a 2007 model, these are well-used vehicles, and the average of 4.52 failures per car tells you major repairs have typically been needed. The 28.4 advisories per vehicle suggest chronic wear issues are standard—expect to budget for suspension, exhaust, and trim work as routine maintenance costs rather than surprises. Before buying, insist on a thorough pre-purchase inspection focused on the gearbox, brakes, and emissions system, as these consistently trip up XC70s of this age.
What to check before buying a 2007 Volvo Xc70
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 43.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (94%) | 1,725 | 76.2% | 4.63 |
| Petrol (6%) | 114 | 80.1% | 2.8 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Volvo Xc70 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Volvo Xc70 vehicles fall between 83,524 and 121,791 miles.
2007 Volvo Xc70 — Still on the Road
1,094 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 65% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Volvo Xc70
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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45.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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44.6%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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43.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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41.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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41.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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39.9%
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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32.5%
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
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30.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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