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AK59 JYJ

2009 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,742 mi
Last recorded177,742 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 177,742 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 167,173 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 157,032 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in rack. ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 157,032 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam head lamp bulb replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in rack. ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 146,912 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 146,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slightly imbalaced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 141,590 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 141,590 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 136,477 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 136,060 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2018 133,401 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 132,202 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 121,433 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front & rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Aug 2016 121,433 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front & rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Aug 2015 106,609 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 106,609 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 95,336 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 95,336 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 79,015 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 66,596 miles

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

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

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 JYJ is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JYJ, 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 JYJ registered?

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

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