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AK57 LMJ

2007 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,711 mi
Last recorded207,711 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 LMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 207,711 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 197,465 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 189,454 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 189,454 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 183,701 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 176,899 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 169,573 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 163,214 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear anti-roll bar clamp D bush slightly worn

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear anti-roll bar clamp D bush slightly worn

Offside Rear park brake effort is low indicating clearly that service/repairs are required

The park brake efficiency has only just met the legal limit, indicating that service/repairs are required

Fail 29 Nov 2019 163,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 155,520 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 155,511 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 149,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 149,658 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 138,934 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)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 138,934 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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 124,605 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 124,605 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 111,225 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 111,223 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 95,843 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f strut bearing sticking

Fail 29 Oct 2013 95,843 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f strut bearing sticking

Pass 5 Nov 2012 84,997 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 71,684 miles

slight cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or chords

Pass 24 Aug 2010 60,316 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 LMJ is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LMJ, 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 LMJ is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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