CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK59 LVS

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

207,845 mi
Last recorded207,845 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 207,845 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 200,501 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 194,995 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 190,566 miles

Centre exhaust hanger broken - system still supported

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 183,622 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear....... (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 179,799 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 174,731 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 173,160 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 172,036 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 170,352 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 167,727 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 165,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill trims fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2014 165,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill trims fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2013 130,296 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 82,700 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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK59 LVS is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LVS, 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

How do I check the history of AK59 LVS?

You can check the full history of AK59 LVS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK59 LVS registered?

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

Is AK59 LVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 LVS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK59 LVS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK59 LVS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.