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AD59 EXL

2009 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

253,214 mi
Last recorded253,214 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 EXL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 253,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 239,269 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 228,138 miles

BACKBOX SNAP HANGER

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 223,404 miles

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

Front WASH JETS POOR

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

SILENCER SNAP HANGER AND LEAK

Pass 24 Aug 2020 219,425 miles

Exhaust mounting defective SNAP HANGERS (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 213,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.8mm wearing inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.6mm and wearing inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 209,105 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 209,105 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 205,020 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 205,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 195,001 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2015 184,829 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 170,310 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 170,309 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 157,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Dec 2012 119,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 119,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AD59 EXL is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AD59 EXL, 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 AD59 EXL registered?

AD59 EXL is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is AD59 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 EXL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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