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AK57 FVD

2007 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,040 mi
Last recorded153,040 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 FVD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 153,040 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering rack leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 153,040 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering rack leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 143,636 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 139,928 miles

both front top suspension mount bearings worn

Fail 18 Oct 2023 139,917 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Both front top mount bearings worn

Recording device removed and placed in glove box

Pass 28 Sep 2022 138,221 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 136,674 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 136,674 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 135,861 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 133,767 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 127,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter leaking

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 115,375 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 115,324 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 103,997 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 94,312 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 86,257 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 74,161 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 62,105 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall, no cords show

Pass 5 Sep 2012 62,105 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall, no cords show

Pass 13 Sep 2011 48,856 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 48,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre bold on inner edges

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

Offside front tyre bold on inner edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,769 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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AK57 FVD is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK57 FVD, 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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AK57 FVD is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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