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AK09 UFW

2009 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,725 mi
Last recorded138,725 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 UFW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 138,725 miles

Offside Front Fog light inop

Pass 6 Feb 2025 135,702 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate corroded and insecure

Offside Front Fog light inop

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 132,636 miles

Offside Front Fog light inop

Pass 3 Feb 2023 129,744 miles

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 126,614 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 122,467 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 119,284 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 119,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 114,495 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 107,826 miles

Nearside Front tyre is starting to perish and also has a cut to the outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Offside Front tyre is starting to perish on the outer sidewall

Fail 10 Jan 2018 107,826 miles

Nearside Front tyre is starting to perish and also has a cut to the outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Offside Front tyre is starting to perish on the outer sidewall

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format both front & rear (6.3.4f)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 102,090 miles

Offside Rear seat belt buckle plastic cover damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2017 102,090 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both front & rear (6.3.4a)

Headlamp aim too high both n/s & o/s (1.8)

Offside Rear seat belt buckle plastic cover damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2016 92,603 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 78,778 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 65,419 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,701 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 52,701 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 37,343 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 UFW is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UFW, 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 UFW is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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