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AFZ 3687

2009 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,665 mi
Last recorded165,665 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 3687
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 165,665 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 165,458 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 158,769 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 158,769 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 158,682 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Dpf corroded and leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front big round ones with the bar through the middle , on trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Clutch one missing ! (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust hanger broken at rear , exhaust poor corroded condition

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Washers poor out put

Pass 17 Aug 2021 153,312 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 153,312 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2020 147,794 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 141,456 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 141,452 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2018 132,472 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 118,651 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 99,203 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 79,978 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 63,620 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 63,620 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 45,428 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 24,754 miles

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

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

front blades smearing screen slightly

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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AFZ 3687 is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AFZ 3687, 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 AFZ 3687 registered?

AFZ 3687 is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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