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AJ09 FTE

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,796 mi
Last recorded151,796 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 FTE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 151,796 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 151,796 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 138,311 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 125,977 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 113,992 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 111,122 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 103,272 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 96,692 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 96,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 85,670 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 75,851 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring components in the engine bay

under tray fitted obscuring components under vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2016 74,252 miles

n/s rear trailing arm bush torn not resulting in excess movement

o/s rear trailing arm bush limited inspection plastic cover fitted

o/s rear tyre inner edge warn no tread

Fail 18 Apr 2016 74,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust heatsheild inscure damaged

n/s rear trailing arm bush torn not resulting in excess movement

o/s headlight aim on limits high

o/s rear trailing arm bush limited inspection plastic cover fitted

o/s rear tyre inner edge warn no tread

Pass 31 Mar 2015 69,974 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 64,358 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 58,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 49,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

service warning indicator showing on dash display

Fail 19 Apr 2012 49,728 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

service warning indicator showing on dash display

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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AJ09 FTE is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ09 FTE, 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 AJ09 FTE registered?

AJ09 FTE is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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