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AK59 KVY

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

227,935 mi
Last recorded227,935 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 KVY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 227,935 miles

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

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

UNDER TRAYS / SILL COVERS FITTED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 218,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 209,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on extreme inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on extreme inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 209,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect welded repair cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on extreme inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding starting to fail on trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on extreme inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding starting to fail on trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 197,030 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 197,030 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 181,798 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 171,128 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 171,070 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 170,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 163,034 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 128,305 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 118,006 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 117,805 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 101,010 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 100,604 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 84,318 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 64,821 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 46,944 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 46,944 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 41,020 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 KVY is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KVY, 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 KVY registered?

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

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