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AK09 UHL

2009 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

148,294 mi
Last recorded148,294 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 UHL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 148,294 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Dec 2024 145,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust shield loose

Pass 27 Feb 2024 137,348 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 125,033 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 125,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 115,293 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 115,293 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 103,289 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 94,633 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 77,017 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 73,127 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 68,199 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 62,843 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 57,828 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 52,595 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 47,657 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 42,216 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)

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 UHL is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UHL, 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 UHL registered?

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

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