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AK59 RPY

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

174,409 mi
Last recorded174,409 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 RPY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 174,409 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 174,405 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 163,371 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 163,365 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 156,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 156,841 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre mounting bracket has broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc badly corroded on the inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 150,924 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 150,908 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 139,857 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 139,851 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 130,805 miles

Both rear tyres have damage to the walls

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 130,805 miles

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

Both rear tyres have damage to the walls

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 117,492 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 117,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre has damage to outer wall

Pass 16 Sep 2015 102,056 miles

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

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

Offside front marker light out

Power steering slightly noisy

Fail 16 Sep 2015 102,051 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside front marker light out

Power steering slightly noisy

Pass 2 Oct 2014 87,309 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 87,286 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

minor cuts on outer sidewalls of the nearside front and nearside rear tyres.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 66,830 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 66,830 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 52,106 miles

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

nearside front Tyre outter side wall damaged

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 RPY is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 RPY, 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 RPY is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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