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AK57 ZHE

2007 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,096 mi
Last recorded73,096 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 ZHE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 73,096 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 71,532 miles

Both front top suspension mounts worn (noisy on lock check)

Slight play in both front (lower) suspension arm (front) bushes (showing signs of wear)

Pass 24 Aug 2023 68,690 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 65,591 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 61,852 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside front tyre perishing

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2020 59,852 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting corroding and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 54,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 51,595 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 47,938 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 44,184 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 44,142 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 40,673 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 38,497 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 35,385 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 35,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 31,813 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on outer edges.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 25,569 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2010 21,651 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 ZHE is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZHE, 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 ZHE registered?

AK57 ZHE is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 October 2007.

Is AK57 ZHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 ZHE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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