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AK09 MVS

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

204,783 mi
Last recorded204,783 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 MVS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 204,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 201,855 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 201,852 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not attached to rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 197,481 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipes damp with oil offside. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot splitting.. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear ant-roll bar ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres tread low.

rear bumper damaged.

Pass 15 Mar 2021 195,397 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached rear bumper damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rack gaiter damaged (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear stone damage to tyre small cuts

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack damp with fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 193,160 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole, clip insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

runflat tyres fitted all round , (not standard fitment)

service light on

small cuts to rear tyres cords not evident

small oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2020 193,148 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole, clip insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

runflat tyres fitted all round , (not standard fitment)

service light on

small cuts to rear tyres cords not evident

small oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2019 190,896 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Mar 2018 185,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 185,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 171,583 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 140,439 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 105,759 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 70,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

offside rear Tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2013 54,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both Headlamps slightly flicker

chips in screen

Pass 5 Mar 2012 38,963 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

chips in screen

offside front & nearside rear Tyres worn on edge

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 MVS is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MVS, 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 MVS is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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