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AK59 LWH

2009 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,148 mi
Last recorded114,148 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 LWH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 114,148 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 102,846 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 100,526 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 97,129 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 97,124 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 88,375 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 82,018 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 82,018 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 77,780 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 77,780 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 69,541 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 69,541 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2017 56,721 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 47,397 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 47,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 42,470 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 42,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 36,631 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 29,999 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 LWH is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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