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AK09 SOU

2009 Volvo XC70

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,909 mi
Last recorded130,909 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 SOU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 130,909 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 130,908 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 128,536 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 124,982 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2023 124,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 120,141 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 120,141 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 110,997 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

knock from suspension n/s/f

Pass 20 Feb 2020 101,574 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 101,574 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 88,452 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly perishing

Nearside Rear tyre badly perishing

Offside Front tyre badly perishing

Offside Rear tyre badly perishing

Pass 19 Jan 2018 79,813 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 72,541 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 66,132 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 57,605 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 48,675 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 38,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 31,499 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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AK09 SOU is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 93,059 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 XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK09 SOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Volvo XC70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK09 SOU is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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