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AK57 UKH

2007 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

135,391 mi
Last recorded135,391 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 135,391 miles

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))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 135,207 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 128,338 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 128,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror casing missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 121,498 miles

N/S/F foglight inoperative

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 121,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F foglight inoperative

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

handbrake has long travel

Pass 22 Mar 2023 114,665 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

NSF fog inoperative

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))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 114,663 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both rear (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

NSF fog inoperative

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 1 Apr 2022 111,278 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog Lamp not working

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))

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

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 111,268 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog Lamp not working

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))

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

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

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 109,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 109,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 107,627 miles

BONNET SAFTY CATCH WAS SIEZED [HAD TO FREE OF TO OPEN]

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 107,626 miles

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

Power steering component leaking PINION (2.1.5 (a))

BONNET SAFTY CATCH WAS SIEZED [HAD TO FREE OF TO OPEN]

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 105,772 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack / pinion area (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 103,476 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 101,142 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 97,708 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 93,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no exhaust emission data due to low emissions

Pass 30 Sep 2013 82,339 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 70,261 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 60,398 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 55,156 miles

nearside front spring isolator split

offside front spring isolator split

Fail 29 Sep 2010 55,156 miles

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

nearside front spring isolator split

offside front spring isolator split

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 UKH is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UKH, 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 UKH is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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