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AK09 UFR

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,571 mi
Last recorded169,571 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 169,571 miles

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 29 May 2026 169,571 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 162,250 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 162,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 154,307 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 147,532 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 144,689 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 130,184 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 114,442 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 95,232 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 87,644 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 79,434 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 72,198 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 72,194 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 62,673 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 62,673 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 52,679 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 52,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 42,238 miles

O/S/R TYRE WEARING HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE AND IS CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

POWER STEERING FLUID ON MINIMUM

REAR REG PLATE WATER DAMAGED

Fail 21 Mar 2013 42,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

O/S/R TYRE WEARING HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE AND IS CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

POWER STEERING FLUID ON MINIMUM

REAR REG PLATE WATER DAMAGED

Pass 23 Mar 2012 33,908 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

REAR REG PLATE WATER DAMAGED

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 UFR is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UFR, 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 UFR registered?

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

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