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BK59 AUL

2009 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,180 mi
Last recorded137,180 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 AUL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 137,180 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Feb 2026 137,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2024 136,729 miles

Both number plates deteriorated

Damage to O/S/F and N/S/F

O/S/F fog light damaged

O/S/F inner wheel arch trim damaged

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Fail 27 Nov 2024 136,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both number plates deteriorated

Damage to O/S/F and N/S/F

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/S/F fog light damaged

O/S/F inner wheel arch trim damaged

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Pass 29 Nov 2023 134,879 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 134,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 131,960 miles

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Fail 21 Nov 2022 131,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50R17-98W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre/rear exhaust mount broken

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2021 129,013 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 125,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 121,426 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 121,426 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 114,497 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 107,926 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 78,953 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 90,427 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2014 81,000 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 81,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2013 68,072 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 68,072 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 49,939 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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BK59 AUL is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK59 AUL, 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 BK59 AUL registered?

BK59 AUL is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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