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AK09 ZVM

2009 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,312 mi
Last recorded163,312 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 ZVM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 163,312 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Sep 2024 159,319 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 158,283 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 158,281 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 154,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2021 149,905 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 142,520 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 133,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 114,098 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 99,293 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 87,757 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 81,106 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 81,095 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 73,846 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 60,560 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 60,502 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 47,896 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to register for test

Fail 16 Apr 2012 47,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust emissions too clean to register for test

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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AK09 ZVM is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 93,059 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 XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK09 ZVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Volvo XC70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK09 ZVM is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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