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AK57 XYC

2007 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

211,871 mi
Last recorded211,871 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 XYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 211,871 miles

Rear 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 28 Oct 2025 211,860 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear 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 1 Nov 2024 197,208 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 189,531 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear 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 26 Oct 2023 189,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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 Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear 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 27 Oct 2022 180,627 miles

Rear 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 27 Oct 2022 180,619 miles

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

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

Rear 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 27 Oct 2021 173,741 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 173,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 169,229 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 163,590 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s front outer c/v boot worn, slight grease leak

rear exhaust support corroded / loose

Pass 5 Oct 2018 154,882 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 145,131 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 136,085 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 120,128 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 98,646 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 65,299 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Oct 2013 65,299 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Oct 2013 65,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Sep 2012 47,202 miles

exhaust system corroding

rear exhaust mount brackets fractured

Pass 13 Sep 2011 38,988 miles

chips in windscreen

nearside and offside front mirror mounts slight play

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge - on limit 1.6mm - STRONG ADVICE

rear exhaust mount brackets fractured

rear silencer outer cover deteriorating

Pass 24 Sep 2010 31,794 miles

exhaust hanger brackets corroded and getting thin

nearside and offside front mirror mountings slightly insecure

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 XYC is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XYC, 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 XYC registered?

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

Is AK57 XYC safe to buy?

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