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AK59 KVZ

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,131 mi
Last recorded55,131 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 KVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 55,131 miles

sills and underside fitted with covers

Pass 20 Aug 2024 53,762 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic engine cover, under trays and over sills fitted

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 52,187 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion and wear on front brake disc inner faces

corrosion on rear brake disc inner faces

engine covers ,sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2023 52,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion and wear on front brake disc inner faces

corrosion on rear brake disc inner faces

engine covers ,sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2022 50,628 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner shoulder

Plastic engine covers, under trays and over sills fitted

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both sides bonding coming away on the top of radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2021 48,014 miles

corrosion on front and rear brake disc inner faces

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2020 46,248 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 40,349 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 39,194 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 39,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 36,525 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 33,318 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 30,611 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 28,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 27,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 24,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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 KVZ is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KVZ, 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 KVZ registered?

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

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