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BU09 KCX

2009 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

172,921 mi
Last recorded172,921 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 KCX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 172,921 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 172,371 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 172,180 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 171,640 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 171,409 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 170,966 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 165,490 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 162,416 miles

recommend check offside washer jet

Pass 1 Mar 2017 158,490 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 151,415 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 151,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 142,206 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 140,570 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 139,926 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 139,926 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 119,039 miles

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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BU09 KCX is a 2009 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU09 KCX, 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 BU09 KCX registered?

BU09 KCX is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 August 2009.

Is BU09 KCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU09 KCX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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