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AK09 UHV

2009 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,541 mi
Last recorded130,541 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 130,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 130,541 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 124,862 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 116,721 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 116,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 109,346 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 109,344 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

offside front tyre valve deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2019 96,414 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 86,392 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 86,392 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 74,099 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 66,710 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 59,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2015 59,077 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 50,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 23 May 2013 43,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 35,300 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 UHV is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UHV, 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 UHV is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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