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AK59 ALO

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

81,414 mi
Last recorded81,414 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 ALO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 81,414 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 80,766 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 78,979 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 78,264 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 77,185 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 76,370 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 76,094 miles

NSR tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Aug 2019 75,392 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 74,768 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 73,304 miles

NSR tyre cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2016 72,441 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing off on inner edges

NSR tyre starting to distort on inner edge

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 71,252 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 68,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 64,453 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 58,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing heavily on inside edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2012 58,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing heavily on inside edges

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AK59 ALO is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 97,007 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 AK59 ALO, 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 17 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK59 ALO?

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What year was AK59 ALO registered?

AK59 ALO is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is AK59 ALO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 ALO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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