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AK59 KUP

2009 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

183,328 mi
Last recorded183,328 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 KUP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 183,328 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 183,326 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 171,033 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 170,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 160,920 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 160,920 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top bearing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

unable to fully inspect front inner brake pads

Pass 18 Nov 2019 147,865 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 147,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 130,325 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Wishbone Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Wearing From Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 112,454 miles

Engine mill light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF to rear pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 112,454 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Engine mill light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF to rear pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016
Pass 17 Nov 2015 79,950 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 68,565 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 52,482 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 52,482 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 37,181 miles

NSF TYRE PLUGGED(CORD)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2012 37,181 miles

NSF TYRE PLUGGED(CORD)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 KUP is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KUP, 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 KUP registered?

AK59 KUP is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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