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AK09 UHG

2009 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

189,793 mi
Last recorded189,793 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 UHG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 189,793 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 189,793 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 182,239 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 182,236 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 174,355 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 161,402 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 161,354 miles

Offside Front Body component insecure door moulding (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 149,522 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 149,522 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 137,476 miles

both front suspension coil springs corroded and in poor condition

centre exhaust join starting to rust

front/ rear subframes, front suspension lower arms, rear suspension upper arms, front hubs, rear antiroll bar and rear suspension top mountings starting to rust

inner sill panels and rear chassis starting to rust

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Mar 2021 137,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front suspension coil springs corroded and in poor condition

centre exhaust join starting to rust

front/ rear subframes, front suspension lower arms, rear suspension upper arms, front hubs, rear antiroll bar and rear suspension top mountings starting to rust

inner sill panels and rear chassis starting to rust

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Apr 2019 133,476 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 130,968 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 120,666 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 120,664 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 23 May 2016 106,769 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 106,769 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 95,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 83,827 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 68,833 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 68,744 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 51,727 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 51,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 UHG is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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