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AK59 UBD

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

203,487 mi
Last recorded203,487 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 UBD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 203,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 196,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 188,006 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 188,005 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 185,179 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 181,367 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 177,899 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 174,737 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 165,537 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 165,537 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 153,385 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 141,105 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 130,181 miles

Offside Rear inner edge out of shape

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 114,301 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 114,301 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 99,124 miles

Front brake discs lipped & corroded on edges.

Offside front tyre getting low on inner edge.

Radiator coolant stained offside lower corner.

Rear brake pads low.

Fail 4 Sep 2013 99,124 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs lipped & corroded on edges.

Offside front tyre getting low on inner edge.

Power steering fluid close to minimum level.

Radiator coolant stained offside lower corner.

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 83,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UBD is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Black 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 UBD, 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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AK59 UBD is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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