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AD09 EJA

2009 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,137 mi
Last recorded163,137 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 EJA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2026 163,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy/perished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s seeping grease advise monitor (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside side mirror casing damaged

Offside Rear Inner worn low/full view restricted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

oil level min mark

underbody/components showing surface corrosion

Pass 30 May 2025 153,104 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 153,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 143,538 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 143,537 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 129,481 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 118,010 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 118,010 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 May 2021 113,126 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner / stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2021 113,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner / stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2020 109,263 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 104,354 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 103,422 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 95,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 50 17 BALD inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 50 17 BALD inner edge (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded ALL four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 88,679 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 12 Feb 2016 80,634 miles

exhaust rusty

rear off side tyre perished

Pass 18 Feb 2015 71,550 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 63,236 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 57,859 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 57,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 47,385 miles

n/s/r tyre , cut in sidewall , not showing cords

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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AD09 EJA is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AD09 EJA, 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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AD09 EJA is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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