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AK59 LWE

2009 Volvo V70

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

194,322 mi
Last recorded194,322 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 LWE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 194,322 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 194,322 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 170,822 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 170,822 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 153,862 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 153,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 134,646 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 134,646 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bothrear radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 126,267 miles

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

man lamp on

Pass 27 Apr 2017 118,336 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 118,336 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 108,785 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 83,316 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 83,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 68,761 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 55,799 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 55,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

soot filter fault desplayed

Pass 12 Oct 2012 48,723 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 LWE is a 2009 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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