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AK09 YJO

2009 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,584 mi
Last recorded87,584 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 YJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 87,584 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 82,610 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 79,706 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 77,330 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 77,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2022 72,009 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 69,293 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 65,023 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 62,428 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 59,389 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 59,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 May 2017 57,130 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 55,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 May 2016 55,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 53,834 miles

Nearside and offside front brake discs lipped but ok for MOT

Offside rear outer brake pad 50% worn but ok for MOT

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate but ok for MOT

Pass 14 May 2014 52,155 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 51,234 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)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 39,157 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 39,157 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 33,879 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 33,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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 YJO is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YJO, 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 YJO registered?

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

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