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AK57 XJU

2007 Volvo V70

Purple Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

127,528 mi
Last recorded127,528 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 XJU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 127,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2025 127,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 121,312 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 118,201 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 116,594 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 113,563 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 112,294 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 103,565 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 96,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 13 Aug 2018 96,568 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre perished

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 22 Aug 2017 90,739 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 84,090 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 75,616 miles

Offside Front tyre smooth inner edge

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 64,523 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 55,907 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 55,906 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre 2mm snapped/broken spring rubbed on tread

Pass 2 Oct 2012 47,677 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 40,612 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 31,779 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 XJU is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Purple with a 2,401cc 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 XJU, 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 XJU registered?

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

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