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AK59 RPZ

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,045 mi
Last recorded146,045 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 146,045 miles

light corrosion underneath

Fail 14 Jan 2026 146,040 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

light corrosion underneath

Pass 11 Sep 2023 144,509 miles

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

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

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Pass 2 Sep 2022 134,507 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside front+rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

temporary tyres fitted at the time of retest

Fail 2 Sep 2022 134,507 miles

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

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside/nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside front+rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 130,065 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 130,065 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 116,537 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 116,531 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 112,109 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 105,348 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 96,197 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 85,685 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 78,720 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 67,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front wheel kerbed and slight damage to tyre sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 55,109 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 43,184 miles

note cut on near side rear tyre rim protecter only advise

Fail 11 Sep 2012 43,147 miles

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

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

note cut on near side rear tyre rim protecter only advise

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 RPZ is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RPZ, 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 RPZ registered?

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

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