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AK57 URW

2007 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,632 mi
Last recorded154,632 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 URW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 154,632 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 149,480 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 143,646 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 140,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 135,171 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 135,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 127,766 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 125,008 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 118,203 miles

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

covers under bonnet

exhaust mountings show corrosion

plastic covers underside of vehicle

Pass 17 May 2018 112,208 miles

Front headlight lenses deteroated on lens just passable

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear both rear tyres show wear on inside edges and near limits

Rear metal part exhaust mountings show corrosion

plastic covers under bonnet

plastic covers underside of vehicle

Pass 17 May 2017 103,927 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2017 103,927 miles

Headlamp aim too low adjusted, only just on lower limit (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 95,367 miles

covers indrside of vehicle some components not seen

covers under bonnet some components not seen

rear brake discs show wear

Fail 12 May 2016 95,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

covers indrside of vehicle some components not seen

covers under bonnet some components not seen

rear brake discs show wear

Pass 13 May 2015 88,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise checking o/s front wheel when tyre removed for sharp edges ?

Pass 14 May 2014 79,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advised offside front tyre shows cut in tread area no chordes or ply exposed

Pass 14 May 2013 73,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 63,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge(steped tread)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 37,601 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

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 URW is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 URW, 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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What year was AK57 URW registered?

AK57 URW is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 November 2007.

Is AK57 URW safe to buy?

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