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AK09 YYL

2009 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

264,236 mi
Last recorded264,236 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 YYL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 264,236 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 264,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 255,776 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 235,025 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 203,895 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 182,897 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 182,897 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 179,439 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 177,245 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Jun 2020 177,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jun 2019 171,515 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 165,990 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

chip on front screen o/s

rusty under car

Pass 30 Jun 2017 160,344 miles

maintenance service indicator on

Fail 30 Jun 2017 160,344 miles

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

maintenance service indicator on

Pass 2 Jul 2016 158,287 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 127,236 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 94,080 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 69,604 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 50,981 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 YYL is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel 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 YYL, 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 YYL is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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