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AK59 RSU

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,274 mi
Last recorded131,274 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 131,274 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 120,949 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 112,297 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge/shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded corroded on lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut on outer band.no cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded corroded on top coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 112,297 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split to excess (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge/shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded corroded on lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut on outer band.no cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded corroded on top coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 105,125 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate cracked on the letter U.. (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 105,123 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed large cut to cords on inner band/edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate cracked on the letter U.. (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 100,019 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Sep 2019 94,605 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 94,605 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tyre cut 30mm with cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 867,659 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tread blocking on inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged blocking on inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 86,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tread blocking on inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged blocking on inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 78,100 miles

Offside Rear inner sidewall split staring to perish deep

Fail 4 Sep 2017 78,100 miles

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

Offside Rear inner sidewall split staring to perish deep

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 69,329 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 69,328 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 60,674 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 53,170 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 47,072 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 38,631 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 RSU is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RSU, 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 RSU registered?

AK59 RSU is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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