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AJ09 JGZ

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,102 mi
Last recorded156,102 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 JGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 156,102 miles

2x rear exhaust brackets broken, exhaust still secure.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 143,303 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 143,303 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 133,824 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both os & ns ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread deeply perished but not reaching cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 133,824 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both os & ns ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread deeply perished but not reaching cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 128,794 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone carrier assy ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 121,507 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 121,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt buckle wont latch. (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 117,083 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 117,083 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 114,822 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 108,541 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder Etc. ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Band. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 103,318 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 25 May 2018 103,318 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 97,723 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 May 2016 91,387 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 91,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 82,740 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 74,021 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 64,264 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 55,327 miles

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 JGZ is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JGZ, 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 JGZ registered?

AJ09 JGZ is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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