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AK59 RRV

2009 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,446 mi
Last recorded134,446 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 RRV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 134,446 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 134,433 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 130,989 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 127,920 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 127,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2022 125,567 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 122,838 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 120,199 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 120,199 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 113,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged + under 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 104,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 96,453 miles

sill covers and under trays

Fail 29 Sep 2017 96,453 miles

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position catch (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

sill covers and under trays

Pass 20 Sep 2016 88,072 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 81,038 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 81,038 miles

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 72,879 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)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 72,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 23 Sep 2013 60,175 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 47,463 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 RRV is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RRV, 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 RRV registered?

AK59 RRV is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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