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AK09 YYU

2009 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,726 mi
Last recorded138,726 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 YYU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 138,726 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 13 Jan 2025 132,302 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 126,649 miles

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

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

n/s/r wheel rim small dents

o/s/r tyre feathered on inner edges

rear brake pads approx 25% left

Fail 12 Jan 2024 126,646 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just off limits and smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just off limits and smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r wheel rim small dents

o/s/r tyre feathered on inner edges

rear brake pads approx 25% left

Pass 27 Jan 2023 121,257 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 114,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f brake disc very rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2021 109,861 miles

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

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

all brake discs very rusty

Fail 23 Feb 2021 109,858 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

all brake discs very rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2020 107,299 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 107,299 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 102,346 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively & small lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both & worn inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 95,768 miles

all brake discs slightly worn

rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Mar 2018 95,765 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all brake discs slightly worn

rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2017 87,258 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyres just off limits

Pass 14 Mar 2016 79,061 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 70,878 miles

all brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads low

rear tyres badly feathered on inner edges

Fail 14 Mar 2014 63,011 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 63,011 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 51,518 miles

n/s/r tyre just off limits

o/s/r tyre close to limits and worn un even on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,246 miles

both rear tyres balding on edges

front brake pads getting low

o/s/r tyre mishaped

slight buckle n/s/r wheel

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 YYU is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YYU, 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 YYU registered?

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

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