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AK59 LVA

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

132,864 mi
Last recorded132,864 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 132,864 miles

general underbody corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2025 127,108 miles

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

general underbody corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2024 121,775 miles

underbody and components corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2024 121,775 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

underbody and components corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2023 114,663 miles

general underbody corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2022 109,347 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf nsf inner (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody and components corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2022 109,347 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf nsf inner (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody and components corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2021 104,057 miles

general underbody corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2020 99,901 miles

general underbody corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2020 99,901 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

general underbody corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2019 94,791 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 94,791 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 87,687 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 87,687 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))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 77,840 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 77,840 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 66,655 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 60,408 miles

deep cut in nearside front outer tyre wall, advise replacing

offside rear trailing arm mount bush bonding starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Aug 2015 60,408 miles

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

deep cut in nearside front outer tyre wall, advise replacing

offside rear trailing arm mount bush bonding starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Aug 2014 53,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall but not exposing cords

Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,853 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 35,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 5 Sep 2012 35,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LVA is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LVA, 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 LVA registered?

AK59 LVA is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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