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AK59 VRY

2009 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,888 mi
Last recorded142,888 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 VRY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 142,888 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 142,861 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 141,780 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 141,780 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 138,748 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 138,748 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 134,396 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 131,280 miles

Front front wiper blades smearing screen

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 131,238 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 127,751 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 119,901 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 105,019 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 94,070 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 79,625 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 79,530 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 63,964 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 48,333 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 VRY is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VRY, 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 VRY registered?

AK59 VRY is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is AK59 VRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 VRY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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