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AK09 VGU

2009 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

157,227 mi
Last recorded157,227 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 VGU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 157,227 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 151,499 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 149,377 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 146,924 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 144,173 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 141,054 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 130,395 miles

Unable to fully check rear adult seat belts due to being used as a luggage compartment.

Fail 20 Jun 2019 130,395 miles

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

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

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

Unable to fully check rear adult seat belts due to being used as a luggage compartment.

Pass 27 Jun 2018 121,360 miles

Under-tray fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 14 Jul 2017 110,993 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 110,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 96,255 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 96,255 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 82,107 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 68,161 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 56,138 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,274 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 VGU is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VGU, 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 VGU registered?

AK09 VGU is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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