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AK59 VSC

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

160,066 mi
Last recorded160,066 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 VSC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 160,066 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted Also slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2025 154,629 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 147,450 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 137,491 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 129,300 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 118,746 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 112,241 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 112,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 104,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear x1 wheel bolt missing

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 96,979 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 92,267 miles

Front both tyres wearing from inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2016 87,247 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 84,183 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 68,280 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 44,118 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 40,682 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 VSC is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VSC, 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 VSC is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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