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AK09 YJH

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

193,234 mi
Last recorded193,234 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 YJH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 193,234 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 193,234 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 175,200 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 170,133 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 165,621 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 165,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 163,617 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2021 159,878 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2020 156,039 miles

engine under tray fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2020 156,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

engine under tray fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2019 149,274 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 29 Mar 2019 149,274 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 143,727 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Front wipers smearing on screen but not effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 22 Mar 2017 134,768 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some items

Pass 8 Apr 2016 119,309 miles

covers fitted to engine and under car

Fail 8 Apr 2016 119,309 miles

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

covers fitted to engine and under car

Pass 10 Apr 2015 99,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2015 99,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2014 79,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 79,052 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 62,754 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 47,933 miles

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 YJH is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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