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AK09 YYR

2009 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,859 mi
Last recorded126,859 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 YYR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 126,859 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 118,170 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 113,090 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 97,979 miles

Engine cover missing

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 93,525 miles

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 93,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 85,754 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 85,754 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 81,549 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 81,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 72,494 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 72,494 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2255017 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre out of shape inner edge and tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 66,809 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 59,084 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 56,692 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW ON MATERIAL..DISCs HAVE WEAR RIDGE....

Fail 28 Jan 2015 56,692 miles

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

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

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW ON MATERIAL..DISCs HAVE WEAR RIDGE....

Pass 5 Feb 2014 48,156 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 43,202 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 38,732 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 38,732 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 YYR is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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