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AK09 YJC

2009 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

229,531 mi
Last recorded229,531 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 YJC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 229,531 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 224,375 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 218,870 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 218,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 211,926 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 203,494 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 188,184 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 176,119 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 157,185 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 138,241 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 137,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 118,927 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 118,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 97,738 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 77,310 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 53,953 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,409 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,301 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 27,301 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 YJC is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YJC, 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 YJC registered?

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

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The MOT history for AK09 YJC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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