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AK57 XZZ

2007 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,192 mi
Last recorded171,192 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 171,192 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 164,171 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 160,181 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 160,091 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush come unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning power steering very heavy at idle on lock to lock. (2.1.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mountings. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner steering rack joint worn. ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front and rear shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (d))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub frames. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip and crack at bottom of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

both front head lamp cleaning devices not providing any water to head lamps HID lights.

both front tyre worn on inner and outer edges, tread depth on 2mm.

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 19 Jul 2022 149,654 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 149,654 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 139,310 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 131,364 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 121,635 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 107,300 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 90,655 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 90,655 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 72,672 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 61,168 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 54,100 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 47,090 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 40,092 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 32,800 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 26,357 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 26,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XZZ is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XZZ, 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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AK57 XZZ is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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