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AK07 UCR

2007 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

244,048 mi
Last recorded244,048 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 UCR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 244,048 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 244,044 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 228,883 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 228,883 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 213,956 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 213,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 204,100 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 204,098 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 194,742 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 194,735 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2021 186,470 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 186,466 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 183,915 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 183,913 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 174,839 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 164,849 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 164,848 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 156,050 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 156,049 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 146,366 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 130,989 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 118,264 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 104,225 miles

rear discs slightly scored and worn

Pass 12 Mar 2012 90,167 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 90,140 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 75,525 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 63,780 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 63,633 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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 UCR is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 UCR, 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 AK07 UCR registered?

AK07 UCR is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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