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AK57 HWN

2007 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,581 mi
Last recorded197,581 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 HWN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 197,581 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 196,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 195,034 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 187,430 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 178,875 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 178,875 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 170,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 170,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 160,166 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 143,744 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 122,886 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust has 2 x centre mountings broken but exhaust is still secure

Fail 5 Oct 2017 122,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust has 2 x centre mountings broken but exhaust is still secure

Pass 8 Oct 2016 106,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 92,468 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 81,119 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 64,037 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 53,732 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 45,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2010 37,808 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 37,783 miles

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

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

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 HWN is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK57 HWN, 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 HWN is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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