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AK57 ULZ

2007 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,212 mi
Last recorded163,212 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC70101,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 ULZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 163,212 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 157,586 miles

All tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 3 Jul 2024 146,486 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive smell of diesel in engine bay and under tray covered in diesel. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle has general age related corrosion present

Fail 3 Jul 2024 146,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation. (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation. (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive smell of diesel in engine bay and under tray covered in diesel. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle has general age related corrosion present

Pass 27 Jun 2023 139,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all shocker corroded

general corrode to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Jul 2022 134,778 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

suspension compartments corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2021 130,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded/slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Undertray fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, front bush heavily deteriorated/de-bonding.ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tailing arm, front bush deteriorated/de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills, chassis rails, parts of floorpan and inner wheel arches have corrosion in places. Inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 130,738 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded/slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Undertray fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, front bush heavily deteriorated/de-bonding.ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tailing arm, front bush deteriorated/de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills, chassis rails, parts of floorpan and inner wheel arches have corrosion in places. Inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 128,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe going into back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 24 Jun 2019 123,322 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tailgate release catch, handle sticking. ADVISE INVESTIGATION/REPAIR

Undertrays, inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Fail 24 Jun 2019 123,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tailgate release catch, handle sticking. ADVISE INVESTIGATION/REPAIR

Undertrays, inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Pass 18 Jun 2018 113,384 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 113,382 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 103,889 miles

Manufacturers covers fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 103,889 miles

Manufacturers covers fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 94,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cover fitted.

Pass 22 Jun 2015 83,682 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 77,769 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 70,954 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 70,954 miles

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

advise o/s rear tyre tracking off

Pass 26 Jun 2012 62,184 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 38,214 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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AK57 ULZ is a 2007 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 101,709 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 XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK57 ULZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 19 years old, this Volvo XC70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK57 ULZ is a 2007 Volvo XC70, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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