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AK59 UFE

2009 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

181,784 mi
Last recorded181,784 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 181,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre size 225/50x17

Pass 14 May 2025 168,550 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 158,479 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 158,479 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2023 148,121 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 138,490 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 124,802 miles

chips windscreen

exhaust hanger brackets corroded and detached

Pass 6 Jul 2020 120,554 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 113,963 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 113,693 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 102,673 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 92,799 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 79,619 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2016 79,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 68,240 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 57,527 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 57,525 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 48,873 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 44,775 miles

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 UFE is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UFE, 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 UFE registered?

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

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