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AK57 SZE

2007 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

241,895 mi
Last recorded241,895 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 SZE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 241,895 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 234,179 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 222,854 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 211,801 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 199,209 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 175,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner most edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner most edge

Pass 8 Jun 2020 150,947 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 135,911 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated nearside bonnet lock not securing bonnet in closed position, bonnet is secured by offside lock (3.1 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wheel slightly buckled inner lip

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 135,911 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated nearside bonnet lock not securing bonnet in closed position, bonnet is secured by offside lock (3.1 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front wheel slightly buckled inner lip

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 120,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 108,155 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

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

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

Oil leak engine

Fail 9 Jun 2017 107,971 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

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

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

Oil leak engine

Pass 28 Jun 2016 98,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around rear of engine (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 98,844 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around rear of engine (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 88,703 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 81,129 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 65,594 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 47,360 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 47,214 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 33,328 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 26,029 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 SZE is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SZE, 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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What year was AK57 SZE registered?

AK57 SZE is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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