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AK59 KVW

2009 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,144 mi
Last recorded135,144 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 135,144 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 127,967 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 127,967 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 118,504 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 118,504 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 109,603 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 6 Sep 2021 105,789 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 103,873 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 103,868 miles

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

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 27 Aug 2019 96,577 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 88,328 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 88,328 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 80,726 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 68,724 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 68,724 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 57,827 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 57,827 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 45,256 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 36,341 miles

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 KVW is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK59 KVW registered?

AK59 KVW is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is AK59 KVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 KVW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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