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AK07 SOJ

2007 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

147,992 mi
Last recorded147,992 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 SOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 147,992 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective is corroded exhaust system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 140,233 miles

Offside Rear parking brake is dragging slightly

Fail 18 Mar 2025 140,233 miles

Offside Rear parking brake is dragging slightly

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 132,989 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

rear exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 29 Mar 2023 126,147 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2022 119,411 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 119,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2021 113,484 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 113,479 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 109,823 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 109,823 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer insecure rear mounting brokrn (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 102,054 miles

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

rear exhaust getting rough

Pass 16 Mar 2018 94,745 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Mar 2017 87,356 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on the outer edges

Pass 21 Mar 2016 78,278 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 78,278 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 68,363 miles

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

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

slight play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 27 Mar 2015 68,363 miles

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

slight play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 27 Mar 2014 60,543 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 52,193 miles

exhaust braket broken but the system is still suported

Fail 30 Mar 2013 52,193 miles

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

exhaust braket broken but the system is still suported

Pass 16 Mar 2012 43,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 36,170 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 36,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 28,377 miles

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

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

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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AK07 SOJ is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AK07 SOJ, 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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AK07 SOJ is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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