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AK59 MHZ

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

318,355 mi
Last recorded318,355 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 318,355 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 318,355 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 309,426 miles

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

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

power steering slightly heavy.

Fail 2 Jun 2020 309,426 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced more than 50% across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake caliper makes noise when pressure applied.

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

power steering slightly heavy.

Pass 14 Jun 2019 301,705 miles

emissions to clean for computer to read

Pass 31 May 2018 292,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm on centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 284,547 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner half of tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2017 284,363 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner half of tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2016 255,435 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 218,123 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 160,385 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 160,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 97,386 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2012 48,386 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 MHZ is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MHZ, 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 MHZ registered?

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

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