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422 BJD

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

106,677 mi
Last recorded106,677 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration422 BJD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 106,677 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 106,677 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 100,105 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 93,866 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 93,866 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play plus inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2022 89,775 miles

Exhaust mounting defective At DPF (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2021 84,658 miles

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2020 83,398 miles

various suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2020 83,396 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nsr pad has just got metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner of tyre has ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr disc slightly sored as it has just gone metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 76,860 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2019 76,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 71,594 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack inner edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack inner edge

Fail 17 May 2018 71,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack inner edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack inner edge

Pass 17 May 2017 66,632 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Fail 17 May 2017 66,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 16 May 2016 58,941 miles

Offside Front tie-rod has slight play

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 12 May 2016 58,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tie-rod has slight play

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 5 May 2015 49,709 miles

rear seats not in use at time of test

rear tyres cracked on tread area

Fail 5 May 2015 49,709 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)

rear seats not in use at time of test

rear tyres cracked on tread area

Pass 12 May 2014 41,018 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 41,018 miles

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

rear seats not in use at time of test

Pass 16 May 2013 34,368 miles

Monitor rear inner brake pads.

Pass 21 May 2012 26,550 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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422 BJD is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 422 BJD, 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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422 BJD is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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