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AK57 SYU

2007 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

98,215 mi
Last recorded98,215 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 SYU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 98,215 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 91,673 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 84,583 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 80,025 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 80,025 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 72,350 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 66,688 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 63,274 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 53,982 miles

Corrosion/pitting on rear brake discs

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 53,981 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Corrosion/pitting on rear brake discs

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 44,886 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cut on inner sidewall less than 25mm

Fail 31 Aug 2017 44,872 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 Rear tyre has cut on inner sidewall less than 25mm

Offside Front tyre has cut on inner sidewall less than 25mm

Pass 15 Sep 2016 36,654 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 32,153 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 27,834 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 25,552 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 24,821 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 23,559 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2010 22,522 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 22,522 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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AK57 SYU is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 71,734 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK57 SYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 19 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK57 SYU registered?

AK57 SYU is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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