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AK57 LPL

2007 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,662 mi
Last recorded173,662 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 173,662 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 173,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 162,149 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre outer side wall damaged

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

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2024 154,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hand brake high

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Jun 2023 147,846 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks to have gotten hot and binding at some point (not binding now). (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 147,779 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks to have gotten hot and binding at some point (not binding now). (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 138,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 138,587 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 130,702 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Rub marks on inner wheel arch

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 112,593 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 2 May 2018 110,681 miles

rear exhaust mounts corroded and broken

Pass 8 May 2017 109,246 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 109,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2016 105,481 miles

front number plate slightly loose

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

worn patches on offside rear tyre outer edge (getting close)

Pass 21 May 2015 100,651 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 91,223 miles

front brake discs slighty worn

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 May 2013 81,628 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 81,628 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 73,422 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2012 73,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 64,704 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 LPL is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LPL, 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 LPL is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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