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AJ57 SCV

2007 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

163,978 mi
Last recorded163,978 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 SCV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 163,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 159,684 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres slight damage and others perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 159,684 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres slight damage and others perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 156,121 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 152,651 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 152,642 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 145,792 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box and centre pipe however exhaust system not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Aug 2022 145,733 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective back box and centre pipe however exhaust system not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Aug 2021 137,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 137,573 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

washer fluid has leak

Pass 30 Jul 2020 132,703 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 132,703 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 127,679 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 121,490 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 117,625 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 112,017 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 101,652 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 92,774 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 87,217 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Oct 2012 81,643 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 81,643 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 77,588 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 70,814 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 70,814 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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AJ57 SCV is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AJ57 SCV, 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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What year was AJ57 SCV registered?

AJ57 SCV is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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