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AK09 VGZ

2009 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,599 mi
Last recorded153,599 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 153,599 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective both mountings (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

no reading detected on dsm after first rev

Fail 7 Apr 2026 153,598 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective both mountings (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

no reading detected on dsm after first rev

Pass 24 Mar 2025 145,974 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 Exhaust pegs have broken off the exhuast due to corrosiom, but the exhaust is still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge and has multiple shallow cuts. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 137,821 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 129,885 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 129,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 123,533 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 115,629 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 109,911 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 98,664 miles

Emissions too low to trigger the smoke meter

Unable to clearly view the front and rear inner brake pads

Pass 3 Apr 2018 88,655 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

covers fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2018 88,655 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2017 76,764 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 76,764 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 66,050 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

both front tyres worn on inner edges near cords

Pass 2 Apr 2015 54,643 miles

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2014 41,930 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre and going flat

Fail 8 Apr 2014 41,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre and going flat

Pass 27 Mar 2013 32,743 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 26,052 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 26,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 VGZ is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VGZ, 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 VGZ registered?

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

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