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AK09 BOV

2009 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

287,571 mi
Last recorded287,571 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 BOV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 287,571 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger split

Fail 28 May 2024 285,571 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour rear both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust hanger split

Pass 30 May 2023 255,555 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 255,095 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s rear, o/s rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 225,775 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 195,103 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 164,897 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear trailling arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 149,870 miles

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2017 131,896 miles

Engine coolant level low

Engine cover is obscuring some components

Engine has a slight coolant leak

Engine has slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside door mirror is insecure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Undertrays obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2017 131,896 miles

Engine coolant level low

Engine cover is obscuring some components

Engine has a slight coolant leak

Engine has slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside door mirror is insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Undertrays obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2016 110,746 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges and slightly cobbled tread

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside mirror insecure

rear brake discs slightly worn

warning light on dash for open bonnet but locked in closed position

Fail 8 Jun 2016 110,746 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges and slightly cobbled tread

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside mirror insecure

rear brake discs slightly worn

warning light on dash for open bonnet but locked in closed position

Pass 18 Jun 2015 87,008 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 83,088 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 80,637 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 80,637 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 66,279 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 66,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 52,723 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 52,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AK09 BOV is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AK09 BOV, 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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AK09 BOV is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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