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AK59 UEW

2009 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

94,196 mi
Last recorded94,196 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 UEW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 94,196 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 92,587 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 91,300 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 89,579 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 87,574 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 86,110 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 82,075 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 76,891 miles

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear

Pass 25 Sep 2017 73,079 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 67,430 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 67,430 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 61,680 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 56,374 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 49,007 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 43,702 miles

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)

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 UEW is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 UEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK59 UEW registered?

AK59 UEW is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is AK59 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 UEW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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