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AK59 JYC

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,407 mi
Last recorded71,407 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 JYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 May 2026 71,407 miles

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

Both headlights faded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 57,058 miles

Both headlights faded.

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))

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

Washers weak

Pass 10 Jun 2024 54,886 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 54,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Jun 2023 53,933 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 53,933 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 53,049 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 53,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 51,232 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 49,253 miles

All tyres perishing

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 46,887 miles

Front Both tyres perishing.

Offside Front Tyre side wall damaged.

Pass 26 Oct 2017 44,194 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 42,805 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2015 41,533 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 40,172 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 38,614 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 37,125 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

Small split in nearside rear tyre

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 JYC is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AK59 JYC, 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 JYC registered?

AK59 JYC is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 September 2009.

Is AK59 JYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 JYC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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