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AK09 MVG

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,335 mi
Last recorded175,335 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 MVG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 175,335 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 167,631 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 158,154 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 158,154 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 146,595 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 134,620 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 119,641 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 119,641 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 108,785 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 97,303 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 78,729 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 63,621 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 54,531 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 54,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges and perishing

Pass 15 Jan 2015 102,773 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust brakets corroding

Pass 13 Feb 2014 31,390 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn & pads low

Pass 7 Mar 2013 21,387 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 18,644 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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AK09 MVG is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK09 MVG, 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 AK09 MVG registered?

AK09 MVG is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is AK09 MVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK09 MVG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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