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AK59 AOU

2009 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,485 mi
Last recorded115,485 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 AOU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 115,485 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 115,485 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 111,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 111,905 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 109,038 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 102,264 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 101,013 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 100,077 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 99,093 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 95,009 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 95,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 89,803 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 82,959 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 75,676 miles

off side rear tyre bald inner tread section

Pass 4 Nov 2014 68,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 61,595 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 55,990 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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AK59 AOU is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AOU, 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.

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What year was AK59 AOU registered?

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

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