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AK57 ZGY

2007 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

223,013 mi
Last recorded223,013 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 ZGY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 223,013 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

both front fog lamps inop

engine mount weak

Fail 7 Dec 2023 223,013 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

both front fog lamps inop

engine mount weak

Fail 20 Nov 2023 223,012 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp lense damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail bearing excessively rough in rotation (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti skid temporarily off warning message on dash

Engine mount weak

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 203,013 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 203,009 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers not clearing and smearing windscreen (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 189,976 miles

handbrake requires adjusting

Fail 12 Nov 2021 189,973 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

handbrake requires adjusting

Pass 6 Nov 2020 180,704 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear seat not in use

Fail 6 Nov 2020 180,695 miles

Registration plate incorrect both (0.1 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear seat not in use

Pass 21 Oct 2019 174,215 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 164,428 miles

Coil springs corroded

Covers/undertrays fitted

Exhaust corroded/poor

Slight play front top mounts

Slight play rear axle bushes

Fail 7 Nov 2018 164,426 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Discs lipped/pitted/poor (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil springs corroded

Covers/undertrays fitted

Exhaust corroded/poor

Slight play front top mounts

Slight play rear axle bushes

Pass 1 Nov 2017 153,564 miles

Rear silencer rusty

Fail 31 Oct 2017 153,564 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported brackets broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear silencer rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2016 143,065 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 143,029 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 131,043 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2014 118,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/side and n/side rear tyres wearing on inside

rear exhaust brackets getting v/rusted

Fail 16 Oct 2014 118,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/side and n/side rear tyres wearing on inside

rear exhaust brackets getting v/rusted

Pass 7 Oct 2013 105,228 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 91,684 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 77,334 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 62,241 miles

front number plat damage

front tyre worn on inside and getting low

o/side rear tyre wearing on inside and getting v/low

Fail 13 Oct 2010 62,241 miles

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

front number plat damage

front tyre worn on inside and getting low

o/side rear tyre wearing on inside and getting v/low

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 ZGY is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 ZGY, 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 ZGY is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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