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AK07 UCS

2007 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,557 mi
Last recorded175,557 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 175,557 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hand brake has long travel

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 169,543 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Hand brake has long travel

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 160,519 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake travel quite long

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 160,516 miles

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

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

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake travel quite long

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 151,977 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside SIDE REPEATER AND MIRROR CASING DAMAGED

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective SILENCER REAR BRACKET (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 151,977 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside SIDE REPEATER AND MIRROR CASING DAMAGED

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective SILENCER REAR BRACKET (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 143,020 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged ALL FOUR TYRES WEARING THIN ON EDGES OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

WIPER BLADES DETERIORATING

Fail 13 Nov 2020 143,020 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged ALL FOUR TYRES WEARING THIN ON EDGES OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

WIPER BLADES DETERIORATING

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 128,060 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 128,060 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 119,634 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear tyres worn on inside and outer edges

Fail 20 Mar 2018 119,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear tyres worn on inside and outer edges

Pass 21 Feb 2017 108,238 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 100,287 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 89,827 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 79,609 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 70,102 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 62,032 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 55,525 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 48,157 miles

euro 3 spec engine, emissions too clean,no read out on emission tester

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 UCS is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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