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AE57 TKN

2007 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

175,121 mi
Last recorded175,121 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 TKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 175,121 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 171,222 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 170,608 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 170,607 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 170,404 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Under tray lose

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 170,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working In the mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Under tray lose

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 167,448 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flange corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 167,448 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Trailing arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flange corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 164,129 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear tyres distorted

tyre size 225/55x16

Fail 29 Sep 2020 164,129 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear tyres distorted

tyre size 225/55x16

Pass 5 Sep 2019 160,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Screen wash reservoir leaking

Fail 5 Sep 2019 160,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Screen wash reservoir leaking

Pass 22 Sep 2018 154,519 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2017 139,886 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 139,435 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 128,535 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (3.5.1i)

NSF tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 128,535 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (3.5.1i)

NSF tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 117,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn/corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2015 117,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn/corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2014 106,300 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 106,300 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 95,977 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 95,977 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 83,817 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 71,677 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 59,315 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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AE57 TKN is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2007 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 103,558 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE57 TKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 19 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE57 TKN is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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