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AK57 UMV

2007 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

127,415 mi
Last recorded127,415 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 127,415 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 127,415 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 119,911 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 119,911 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front wire rubbing on alternator belt

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 113,035 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 105,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 105,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 93,721 miles

Central exhaust bracket corroded away from system

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 93,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 93,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 89,269 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 89,265 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal has broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 84,733 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 8,432 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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 78,090 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 78,090 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 71,515 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 71,515 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 62,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing signs of cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing signs of cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 62,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing signs of cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing signs of cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 54,879 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 54,879 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 51,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 51,905 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 45,837 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 38,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 38,582 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 32,706 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 27,458 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 UMV is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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

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