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AK09 VDM

2009 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,010 mi
Last recorded145,010 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 VDM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 145,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Washer jet weak, only just providing enough fluid to screen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner edge smooth, close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner edge smooth, close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 138,719 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 132,380 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2022 125,227 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 118,336 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 111,463 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 105,051 miles

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

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

cambelt due in 6 months or 3000 miles

Pass 13 Sep 2017 98,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 90,605 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 90,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 77,808 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 77,807 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 66,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 66,930 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 55,048 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 44,832 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 36,928 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 VDM is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VDM, 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 VDM registered?

AK09 VDM is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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