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AK59 KVV

2009 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

222,413 mi
Last recorded222,413 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 KVV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 222,413 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 222,412 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 210,261 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 202,148 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 192,195 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 192,195 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 178,876 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 178,876 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 166,318 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 160,850 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 147,140 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 147,140 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 132,418 miles

o/s/r tyre perished on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2018 132,418 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre perished on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2017 119,168 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 119,168 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 115,995 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 115,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 100,822 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Sep 2015 100,822 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to cracks (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2014 85,609 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 71,845 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 71,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 51,281 miles

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

Offside Front 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 KVV is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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