MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,013 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
handbrake requires adjusting
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
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
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
Coil springs corroded
Covers/undertrays fitted
Exhaust corroded/poor
Slight play front top mounts
Slight play rear axle bushes
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
Rear silencer rusty
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
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)
engine covers and under trays fitted
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
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
front number plat damage
front tyre worn on inside and getting low
o/side rear tyre wearing on inside and getting v/low
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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