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AK09 ZTB

2009 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,819 mi
Last recorded178,819 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 178,819 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Light lens broken

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 178,819 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Light lens broken

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 156,115 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust support brackets broken but still secure

Fail 9 Dec 2022 156,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split at small clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust support brackets broken but still secure

Pass 17 Aug 2021 143,817 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 143,817 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 124,974 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres Worn Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 115,065 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre, wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2018 103,949 miles

outer sills plastic covered and under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2018 103,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

outer sills plastic covered and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2017 83,734 miles

outer sills plastic covered and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 68,981 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

No tow ball fitted at time of test

Off side rear tyre perished

Oil below minimum, 1.5ltrs added to enable test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 68,981 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn

No tow ball fitted at time of test

Off side rear tyre perished

Oil below minimum, 1.5ltrs added to enable test

Rear brake discs worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 61,786 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 52,453 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2013 43,710 miles

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

front wipers, smearing

Pass 16 Mar 2012 38,370 miles

front tyres balding inner edges

rear brake pads getting low

slight buckle o/s/r wheel

Fail 16 Mar 2012 38,370 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres balding inner edges

rear brake pads getting low

slight buckle o/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 ZTB is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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