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AK59 RUO

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,436 mi
Last recorded163,436 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 163,436 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 160,422 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 160,400 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 153,107 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 147,030 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 140,690 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 134,738 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 123,336 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 123,335 miles

Brake performance not tested due to rear brake condition (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 112,774 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jan 2019 112,774 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2017 96,500 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 86,344 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 79,506 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 79,506 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 71,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2014 71,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 56,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 56,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RUO 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 RUO, 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 RUO registered?

AK59 RUO is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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