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AK59 MHY

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,518 mi
Last recorded76,518 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 76,518 miles

exhaust brackets corroded

under covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2018 71,162 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2018 71,162 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2018 70,959 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2017 66,413 miles

under covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 61,905 miles

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

under cover fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 56,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 51,845 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 43,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 35,680 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has cut in outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre has cut in outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Fail 20 Aug 2012 35,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/r tyre has cut in outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre has cut in outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre has cut in outer sidewall

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 MHY is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MHY, 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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What year was AK59 MHY registered?

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

Is AK59 MHY safe to buy?

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