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AK59 LVB

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

129,686 mi
Last recorded129,686 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 129,686 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play just minimal starting with slight knock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil @ limit (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear axle bush's deteriorated and starting to pull away from bonding. Not Likely to become detached at this time. Not yet to fail criteria but advise replacing soon as wearing rear tyres on inner shoulders only

side skirts and belly pan fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2025 124,138 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 117,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 117,658 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 108,196 miles

Exhaust mounting defective above rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 101,174 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 93,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 89,138 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 81,482 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

chips in windscreen not obscuring view

Pass 13 Feb 2018 73,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 66,145 miles

Central Rear not working but still has a matched pair.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 66,145 miles

Central Rear not working but still has a matched pair.

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 64,218 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 61,411 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 57,000 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 55,492 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 45,121 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 LVB is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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