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AK59 RTO

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,191 mi
Last recorded172,191 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 172,191 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 165,596 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel has been repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 165,596 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel has been repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Excessively corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 154,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 154,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 145,346 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 135,554 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 126,109 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 115,262 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 93,246 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 93,246 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 68,282 miles

Central exhaust mounts corroded

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2016 62,602 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 58,580 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 52,499 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 46,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 38,034 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 38,034 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 RTO is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RTO, 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 RTO registered?

AK59 RTO is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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