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AK59 UBN

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

173,449 mi
Last recorded173,449 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 UBN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 173,449 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Fail 28 Oct 2022 173,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn LINK ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Pass 24 Nov 2021 168,540 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 166,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 166,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 166,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 164,390 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 163,084 miles

Corrosion to brake discs, coil springs and exhaust

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 159,938 miles

engine cover fitted

under shield fitted

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 159,930 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

under shield fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2016 150,557 miles

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

Offside front headlight jet washer outer cap missing

Pass 12 Oct 2015 133,806 miles

Child seats

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside rear tyre scrubbing from inner edge

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside rear tyre scrubbing from inner edge

Offside rear tyre slightly perihsed

Fail 12 Oct 2015 133,806 miles

Child seats

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside rear tyre scrubbing from inner edge

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear tyre scrubbing from inner edge

Offside rear tyre slightly perihsed

Pass 18 Oct 2014 108,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 107,884 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 88,948 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 79,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and also stepped

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 UBN is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UBN, 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 UBN is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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