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AK57 WXB

2007 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,550 mi
Last recorded151,550 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 WXB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 151,550 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 138,185 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 133,080 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust System Becoming Corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 133,077 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both Rear's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust System Becoming Corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 127,168 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 127,168 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 118,250 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 118,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Marked with yellow marker. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc's beginning to lip. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pad's 3/4 worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc's beginning to lip. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 100,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF & NSF Disc's lipping (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSF & NSF Pad's wearing close to legal limit of 1.5mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front OSF & NSF Tyre wearing inner edges of tyres.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSR & NSR Disc's lipping (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 100,666 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF & NSF Disc's lipping (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSF & NSF Pad's wearing close to legal limit of 1.5mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front OSF & NSF Tyre wearing inner edges of tyres.

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSR & NSR Disc's lipping (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 82,267 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is deteriorated and has cracks forming in the the / side wall.

oil leak from the engine.

Fail 29 Sep 2017 82,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre is deteriorated and has cracks forming in the the / side wall.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak from the engine.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 63,825 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 58,955 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 53,038 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 53,038 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 45,624 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 37,124 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 31,254 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 21,187 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 WXB is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WXB, 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 WXB registered?

AK57 WXB is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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