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AJ57 ZVU

2007 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

187,768 mi
Last recorded187,768 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 187,768 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 187,768 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 159,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 133,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 128,564 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 128,497 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 120,072 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 115,475 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 115,475 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 106,854 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 99,184 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 90,982 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 90,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn out of shape (225/50/17

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape

Pass 28 Feb 2017 84,689 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 74,398 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 70,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2015 70,220 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 70,220 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 60,509 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 48,935 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 34,296 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 34,252 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 32,589 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ZVU is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZVU, 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 ZVU registered?

AJ57 ZVU is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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The MOT history for AJ57 ZVU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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