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AK57 ZLZ

2007 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

104,928 mi
Last recorded104,928 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 ZLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 104,928 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Unable to check rear seat belts.

Pass 12 Dec 2024 102,236 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose.

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 98,657 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 95,712 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 93,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 93,143 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 x central mountings corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 90,586 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre and intermediate mounts on exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 90,586 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre and intermediate mounts on exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 88,418 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system metal hangers corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2018 85,337 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 81,966 miles

Front unable to see condition of brake pads

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2016 78,319 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust hangers corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2016 78,319 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust hangers corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2015 74,146 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 74,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 70,082 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 64,818 miles

Engine management lamp on

Pass 16 Oct 2012 57,426 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 51,534 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 48,209 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 39,509 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 ZLZ is a 2007 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZLZ, 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 ZLZ registered?

AK57 ZLZ is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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