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AK09 UGO

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

279,334 mi
Last recorded279,334 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2021 279,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 269,325 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 269,325 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 258,264 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 245,410 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 245,749 miles

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 231,954 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 217,332 miles

front shock absorbers weak

Fail 14 Sep 2016 217,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 225/50x17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front shock absorbers weak

Fail 31 Jul 2015 206,463 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 206,463 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 195,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2013 164,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 114,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nsr lamp lens cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2012 114,371 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nsr lamp lens cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UGO is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UGO, 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 UGO is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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