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AK07 UDV

2007 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

160,665 mi
Last recorded160,665 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 UDV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 160,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 156,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 156,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 150,037 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 150,036 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 143,557 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 143,557 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 138,043 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear lens slight damage

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x 2 (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake feels tight when applied

heat sheild insecure

Fail 22 Sep 2021 138,032 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear lens slight damage

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x 2 (6.1.2 (a))

heat sheild insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2020 132,527 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 126,508 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 126,508 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 119,991 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 119,989 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 112,273 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 104,290 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 95,411 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 95,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 89,252 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 89,250 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 83,195 miles

Nearside 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)

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

exhaust rear bracket corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2013 83,194 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

exhaust rear bracket corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 78,025 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 78,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 72,508 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 72,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2010 65,570 miles

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 UDV is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 UDV, 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 UDV is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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