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AK57 SZF

2007 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

181,315 mi
Last recorded181,315 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 181,315 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Both rear wheel rims slightly distorted on inner edge

Nearside front outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated and has a minor weep of grease

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar link rod ball joints

Slight play in offside front track rod inner joint

Various slight oil weeps

Fail 4 Aug 2026 181,315 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Both rear wheel rims slightly distorted on inner edge

Nearside front outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated and has a minor weep of grease

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar link rod ball joints

Slight play in offside front track rod inner joint

Various slight oil weeps

Pass 22 Aug 2025 175,607 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak but not excessive

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 169,634 miles

Both side rear indicator discolour

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Nearside rear coil spring slighty corroded

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

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak but not excessive

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 161,407 miles

Exhaust hanger defective

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both TCA forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Upper Engine mount Worn/Split

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Trailing arm forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 161,407 miles

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

Exhaust hanger defective

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both TCA forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Upper Engine mount Worn/Split

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Trailing arm forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 152,810 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm forward bush slightly deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside front upper engine mount bush split

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear drop links have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm forward bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 152,810 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm forward bush slightly deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside front upper engine mount bush split

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear drop links have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm forward bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 143,518 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear tyre worn on inner edge / feathered

Slight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint

Pass 21 Sep 2020 135,086 miles

Both rear trailing arm forward bushes deteriorating

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Play in offside front anti-roll bar link rod

Slight play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Upper engine mount bush deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2019 126,909 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear trailing arm forward bushes deteriorating

Slight play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Upper engine mount bush deteriorating

Pass 24 Sep 2018 115,016 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both rear suspension trailing arm forward bushes slightly deteriorated

Exhoust forward joint and mounts slightly corroded

Offside upper engine mount link rod bush cracked/split

Slight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint

Pass 27 Sep 2017 99,849 miles

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

Nearside rear trailing arm forward bush deteriorated

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar link rods

Slight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint

Undertray fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 84,422 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 84,422 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 76,320 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 76,320 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 73,599 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 73,599 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 58,371 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 48,475 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,932 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 37,932 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,769 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2010 22,304 miles

Plastic sill panels fitted

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 SZF is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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