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AJ09 FTP

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

158,218 mi
Last recorded158,218 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 FTP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 158,218 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 158,203 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 142,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 130,012 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 17 May 2023 129,911 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper cover damaged. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 112,455 miles

check engine light coming on intermittently?

Fail 10 Mar 2022 112,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 92,211 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 92,211 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 88,649 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 80,436 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 69,844 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 64,605 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 58,271 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 52,334 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 45,460 miles

osr tyre worn close to wear bars

Fail 15 Apr 2014 45,460 miles

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

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

osf tyre worn close to wear bars

Fail 11 Apr 2013 40,229 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

tracking needs checking

Pass 11 Apr 2013 40,229 miles

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

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

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

tracking needs checking

Pass 10 Apr 2012 33,836 miles

Offside Rear 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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AJ09 FTP is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc 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 AJ09 FTP, 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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AJ09 FTP is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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