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AK59 LWC

2009 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,593 mi
Last recorded119,593 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 LWC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 119,593 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 110,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 101,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective above rear sub-frame (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 97,836 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))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 95,577 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 93,175 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 93,175 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 90,240 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 90,240 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fitted new blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fitted new blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 86,598 miles

nsr osr trailing arm mounting bushes worn

Pass 27 Sep 2017 81,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit in centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit in centre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 81,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit in centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit in centre (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working fitted new bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 77,313 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 72,159 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 65,894 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 56,327 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 44,025 miles

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

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

advise both rear tyre worn on inner edges

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 LWC is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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