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AK57 UMU

2007 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,399 mi
Last recorded104,399 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 UMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 104,399 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (Legal limit 1.6mm), sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 99,827 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 95,937 miles

STRONG ADVISE - N/S FRONT OUTER CV GAITOR SPLIT BY SMALL CLIP ( NOT ALLOWING INGRESS AT PRESENT )

front brake hoses perished, front and rear springs corroding in places, slight pulse from o/s rear

headlamps deteriorating

n/s front sidewall damaged, front tyres worn and perished on edges, o/s rear tyre outer sidewall perished and worn perished on edges of tread

o/s front door check strap loose, chip in screen

wipers smear screen

Fail 19 Dec 2023 95,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

STRONG ADVISE - N/S FRONT OUTER CV GAITOR SPLIT BY SMALL CLIP ( NOT ALLOWING INGRESS AT PRESENT )

front brake hoses perished, front and rear springs corroding in places, slight pulse from o/s rear

handbrake long/high travel

headlamps deteriorating

n/s front sidewall damaged, front tyres worn and perished on edges, o/s rear tyre outer sidewall perished and worn perished on edges of tread

nail in n/s rear tyre ( tyre looks slightly under inflated ), tyre perished in tread and almost bald on outer edge

o/s front door check strap loose, chip in screen

o/s front outer pad worn low, front inner pads worn and deteriorating, front discs worn slightly uneven and lipped

wipers smear screen

Pass 19 Dec 2022 92,017 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 92,015 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 86,972 miles

STRONG ADVISE - O/S FRONT OUTER CV GAITOR SPLIT BY SMALL CLIP ( NOT ALLOWING INGRESS AT PRESENT )

chip in screen

front brake hoses starting to perish

front side lights abit dim ( more o/s )

front wishbone front bushes starting to split

handbrake travel abit high

n/s front tyre outer sidewall damaged

n/s rear tyre perished ( heavier towards outer part of tread and outer sidewall ), tyre wearing towards outer edge

slight play in o/s rear wheel

slight pulse in rear service brakes

wipers smear screen

Fail 13 Dec 2021 86,972 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

STRONG ADVISE - O/S FRONT OUTER CV GAITOR SPLIT BY SMALL CLIP ( NOT ALLOWING INGRESS AT PRESENT )

chip in screen

front brake hoses starting to perish

front side lights abit dim ( more o/s )

front wishbone front bushes starting to split

handbrake travel abit high

n/s front tyre outer sidewall damaged

n/s rear tyre perished ( heavier towards outer part of tread and outer sidewall ), tyre wearing towards outer edge

slight play in o/s rear wheel

slight pulse in rear service brakes

Pass 16 Dec 2020 82,924 miles

Oil leak

Park assist warning on dash

Signs that offside front tyre has been driven flat

Fail 14 Dec 2020 82,819 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak

Park assist warning on dash

Rear brakes increase uneven

Signs that offside front tyre has been driven flat

Pass 16 Dec 2019 80,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 72,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 72,210 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake shoes slight bind

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 66,412 miles

STRONG ADVISE - HAND BRAKE HAS LOW RESERVE TRAVEL

exhaust hangers at rear corroded and tinning

loud noises coming from inside drums, o/s rear has slight bind, imbalance in handbrake

Fail 12 Dec 2017 66,384 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

STRONG ADVISE - HAND BRAKE HAS LOW RESERVE TRAVEL

exhaust hangers at rear corroded and tinning

loud noises coming from inside drums, o/s rear has slight bind, imbalance in handbrake

n/s rear and o/s front valve stem perishing heavily, o/s rear perished

o/s rear tyre perished ( heavier in places ), tyre also wearing on edges, n/s rear tyre feathering on outer edge

Pass 14 Dec 2016 60,512 miles

nearside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

nearside front wheel inner rim slight distortion

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2016 60,512 miles

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

nearside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

nearside front wheel inner rim slight distortion

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2015 55,708 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Rear brake discs discs deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 55,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust deteriorating

Rear brake discs discs deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 51,356 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 46,652 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 42,515 miles

centre rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 9 Nov 2011 37,560 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 29,509 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 UMU is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 UMU, 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 UMU is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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