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AK57 LRF

2007 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

114,777 mi
Last recorded114,777 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 LRF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 114,777 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2025 114,776 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 112,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 112,712 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 101,728 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 101,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 101,727 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2023 100,879 miles

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged nearside belt buckle stiff to operate (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged all rear seat belt buckles stiff to operate (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 23 May 2023 100,879 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged nearside belt buckle stiff to operate (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged all rear seat belt buckles stiff to operate (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 May 2022 100,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 19 May 2022 100,133 miles

Exhaust system insecure Both central exhaust mountings not attached. Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 May 2021 99,941 miles

Central exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 99,226 miles

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

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

Rear central exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2019 97,148 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 91,616 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 91,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 89,905 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 89,902 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 85,659 miles

emissions too clean to register on test

Pass 2 Jul 2015 81,197 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 81,107 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 65,482 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 65,482 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 48,925 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 40,730 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 LRF is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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