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AF09 VAD

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,216 mi
Last recorded98,216 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 VAD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 98,216 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded: 2 pre rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear light fuel misting on pipe / connector to tank. No leaks visible at time of inspection. Passed and advised

Oil leak, but not excessive noted on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Pass 2 Oct 2024 92,471 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os: slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

minor corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Fail 1 Oct 2024 92,467 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters / numbers partly missing (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os: slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

minor corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Pass 13 Sep 2023 86,241 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

minor corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Pass 29 Sep 2022 78,949 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 71,273 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 64,933 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 61,247 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 61,065 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing and cluster damaged (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 57,877 miles

Oil leak from offside engine

Fail 16 Nov 2018 57,877 miles

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

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

Oil leak from offside engine

Pass 18 Dec 2017 54,972 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak.

o/s/f tyre is wearing more on the outer edge.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 50,246 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 50,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 45,984 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 45,984 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 41,720 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 37,251 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 31,948 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 31,948 miles

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

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

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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AF09 VAD is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AF09 VAD, 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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AF09 VAD is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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