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AK59 KVU

2009 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,697 mi
Last recorded167,697 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 167,697 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 167,568 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 157,125 miles

Front Fog lights inoperative

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 147,870 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 147,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 142,918 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 136,304 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 130,212 miles

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

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

front brake pads slightly worn

Pass 21 Aug 2019 122,326 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 114,433 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 114,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2017 102,385 miles

Central exhaust mounting bracket corroded through

Front windscreen washers weak

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 88,304 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 72,573 miles

Ball joint has slight play off side inner steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 57,124 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 57,123 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 48,556 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)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 48,556 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 37,428 miles

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

no dipstick

no testable emissions

service light on

Fail 15 Sep 2012 37,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

no dipstick

no testable emissions

service light on

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 KVU is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Silver 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 KVU, 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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AK59 KVU is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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