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AK57 ULX

2007 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,874 mi
Last recorded217,874 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 ULX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 217,874 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Aug 2022 204,662 miles

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

both rear tyres have uneven tread wear

Fail 17 Aug 2022 204,621 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

both rear tyres have uneven tread wear

Pass 31 Aug 2021 194,283 miles

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

centre exhaust join section is deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2020 184,819 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 184,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 172,467 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 172,467 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 153,575 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Aug 2018 153,502 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Aug 2017 133,473 miles

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

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)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 132,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 25 Jul 2016 114,122 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 98,147 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)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 82,275 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Jul 2014 82,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2013 66,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Aug 2012 52,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 52,798 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 43,597 miles

front tyres slight worn inner edge

osr worn inner edge and on 2mm

Pass 20 Sep 2010 32,548 miles

front AND rear brake pads worn very close to m.o.t limit of 1.5 m/m - advise replacement

front tyres worn close to LEGAL limit

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 ULX is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ULX, 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 ULX is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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