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AK09 VCU

2009 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

209,679 mi
Last recorded209,679 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 VCU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 209,679 miles

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

Front Steering system slightly rough top mounts (2.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn outer edges (235/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both will need replacing soon (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 196,455 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre tyre has a nil in the outer shoulder ()

Fail 4 Apr 2025 196,255 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken at bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre tyre has a nil in the outer shoulder ()

Pass 6 Apr 2024 180,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge no cords exposed at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge but no cords exposed at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front washer jet poor alignment

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 171,492 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2022 158,899 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 145,294 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 141,318 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 132,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & Nearside rear - bald inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 123,464 miles

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

slight perishing of offside & nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2017 110,846 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 110,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 101,767 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2015 94,297 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside & nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 79,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 79,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 59,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 46,607 miles

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

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

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 VCU is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VCU, 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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What year was AK09 VCU registered?

AK09 VCU is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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