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AK59 UHC

2009 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

188,763 mi
Last recorded188,763 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 UHC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 188,763 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray on car

Pass 25 Mar 2025 183,642 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front suspension bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front suspension & subframe corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f tyre has a small cut outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f tyre inner side wall has a couple of small cuts in it (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre low / bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear suspension bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear suspension & subframe corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2024 173,473 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 173,471 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 165,948 miles

engine cover fitted

o/s/r brake pads are low

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2022 156,371 miles

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

Front brake pads getting low

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 156,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front brake pads getting low

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 147,244 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2021 147,241 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2019 139,117 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 129,844 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 122,279 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 122,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 107,831 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 99,494 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 88,395 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 78,407 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 57,548 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 57,548 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 UHC is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UHC, 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 UHC registered?

AK59 UHC is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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