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AV59 LKC

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,370 mi
Last recorded144,370 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 LKC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 144,370 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 137,680 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2025 137,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 136,470 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated both front wheel bearings rough. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs pitted/corroded/worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mount come away and rear exhaust mounting loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills and floor pans corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod boot perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim, and both front road wheel rims damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front strut top mounting bearing rough and clunking in operation.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link rod ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and rear brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (d))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub frames corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes lightly unbonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear back plates heavily corroded.

both rear tyres worning on inner and outer edges, tread depth on 3mm.

rear exhaust heat shield loose.

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components and side skirts fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 26 Jan 2024 124,800 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 124,768 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 114,821 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front / rear frames (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 103,132 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 103,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 95,739 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 95,728 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 90,267 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 90,267 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 87,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 73,666 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 61,688 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 49,782 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 37,791 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 26,254 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 26,254 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 19,122 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 19,087 miles

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

n/s/r tyre side wall worn

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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AV59 LKC is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AV59 LKC, 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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AV59 LKC is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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