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AK57 XYE

2007 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,746 mi
Last recorded103,746 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 XYE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 103,746 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f outer marker light not working

rear exhaust silencer corroded slightly

Fail 15 Jul 2025 103,739 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f and o/s/f brake hose perished slightly

o/s/f and n/s/f transmission drive shaft inner cv boot perished slightly

o/s/f outer marker light not working

rear exhaust silencer corroded slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2024 96,261 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r brake ferrules starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jul 2023 88,811 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s and o/s transmission drive shaft inner cv boot perished

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush perished slightly

rear exhaust corroded slightly

Fail 20 Jul 2023 88,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s and o/s transmission drive shaft inner cv boot perished

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush perished slightly

rear exhaust corroded slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2022 82,635 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s and o/s inner cv boot perished slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension anti roll bar bushes cracking/ perishing slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm bush perished slightly

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2021 76,089 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

front and rear suspension anti roll bar bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s and o/s inner cv boots perished slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/f tyre small cut outer side wall not to ply/ cords

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension shock absorber corroded slightly

Fail 15 Jul 2021 76,089 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

front and rear suspension anti roll bar bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s and o/s inner cv boots perished slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/f tyre small cut outer side wall not to ply/ cords

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension shock absorber corroded slightly

rear exhaust mounting corroded/ thinned

Pass 30 Jul 2020 73,963 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 73,963 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working Intermitantly (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 68,819 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 brake hoses starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 60,624 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 52,766 miles

Offside Front side marker bulb inop

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

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 14 Jul 2016 45,699 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 39,735 miles

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

rear exhaust braket corroded broken within the limit.

Pass 4 Aug 2014 33,368 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 27,226 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 27,226 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 24,855 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 23,046 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 19,967 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 XYE is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XYE, 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 XYE registered?

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

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