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AK59 UBP

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,458 mi
Last recorded95,458 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 95,458 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 91,804 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 87,687 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 87,684 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 84,283 miles

center exhaust mounting broken

Fail 18 Nov 2022 84,283 miles

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

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

center exhaust mounting broken

Pass 23 Nov 2021 78,811 miles

Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 78,238 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 76,741 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 73,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 70,161 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 66,292 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 61,027 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 55,181 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 55,181 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 51,147 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 46,234 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 46,209 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 UBP is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc 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 UBP, 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 UBP is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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