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AO09 FWU

2009 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

176,396 mi
Last recorded176,396 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 FWU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 176,396 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 176,396 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 165,481 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 165,308 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 152,921 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 142,488 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 129,225 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 114,992 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 109,072 miles

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

Nearside washer jet performance poor

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

Rear bump stops worn

Pass 6 Apr 2018 99,489 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link rod has a slight bend in it, but still functions as normal.

Pass 2 May 2017 90,449 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 81,374 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 72,641 miles

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

tyres have mixed speed ratings

Pass 21 Apr 2015 72,641 miles

tyres have mixed speed ratings

Pass 12 May 2014 63,890 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 55,406 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 46,165 miles

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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AO09 FWU is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO09 FWU, 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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What year was AO09 FWU registered?

AO09 FWU is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 2 June 2009.

Is AO09 FWU safe to buy?

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