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AK59 RPO

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

152,710 mi
Last recorded152,710 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 152,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 149,729 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 146,504 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 142,280 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2022 138,978 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 135,540 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Neither side (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 132,734 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight damage to nearside rear light cluster- no sharp edges

Slight outer side wall damage to both nearside tyres

Pass 14 Mar 2019 127,944 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 122,681 miles

Visual emissions test - NO SMOKE.

Pass 9 Mar 2017 116,686 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to nearside rear light cluster - no sharp edges

Vehicle too clean for smoke tester to detect smoke

Pass 25 Feb 2016 109,576 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2015 103,146 miles

Slight corrosion in rear exhaust support brackets.

Unable to measure engine speed on emissions test but no visible smoke from tailpipe.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 96,998 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

smoke test to clean for smoke tester

Pass 21 Mar 2013 77,172 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear number plate slightly insecure

smoke test to clean for smoke tester

Fail 21 Mar 2013 77,172 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear number plate slightly insecure

smoke test to clean for smoke tester

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 RPO is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RPO, 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 RPO registered?

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

Is AK59 RPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 RPO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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