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BK59 FOV

2009 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,680 mi
Last recorded80,680 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 FOV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 80,680 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2026 80,622 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 76,850 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear trailing arm front bushes becoming excessively split

Fail 23 May 2025 76,850 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

offside and nearside rear trailing arm front bushes becoming excessively split

Pass 13 May 2024 70,572 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 62,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inside and very close to seeing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 52,418 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 52,020 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 51,141 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 48,509 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 46,261 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jan 2018 44,532 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 42,401 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 40,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50r17wzxl (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 35,816 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 31,272 miles

small cut in n/s/f sidewall kerbing rim

Pass 7 Jan 2013 27,205 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 25,674 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 FOV is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BK59 FOV, 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 FOV registered?

BK59 FOV is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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