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AK57 CTY

2007 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,233 mi
Last recorded123,233 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC70101,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 CTY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 123,233 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rears Upper Bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms Inner Front Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Worn on Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 121,858 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 119,537 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 119,536 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2022 118,090 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 118,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 116,652 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 115,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 115,092 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 112,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 112,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 107,173 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 92,154 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 81,413 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 73,405 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 66,642 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 57,337 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 46,304 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 46,300 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 35,463 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 30 Aug 2011 35,463 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2010 25,147 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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AK57 CTY is a 2007 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 101,709 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 XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK57 CTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 19 years old, this Volvo XC70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK57 CTY registered?

AK57 CTY is a 2007 Volvo XC70, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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