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AK59 LVW

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

203,038 mi
Last recorded203,038 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 203,038 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 203,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 195,724 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rack gaiters are extremely twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 195,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rack gaiters are extremely twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 189,860 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 180,415 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 172,524 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges of tread

Pass 7 Nov 2020 164,868 miles

Engine cover fitted and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 157,940 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted borderline excessively bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and nearside rear inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 147,449 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 132,554 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush becoming unbonded from outer sleeve (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush becoming unbonded from outer sleeve (2.4.G.2)

front and rear undershields fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 118,847 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint V.slight (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush becoming unbonded from outer sleeve borderline (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 118,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and o/s/f reseated bulbs in holders (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint V.slight (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush becoming unbonded from outer sleeve borderline (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 104,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 104,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 87,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2013 70,179 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 53,054 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 LVW is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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