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AJ09 RUY

2009 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,653 mi
Last recorded131,653 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 RUY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 131,653 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 131,573 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 126,403 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 121,264 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower edge. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 121,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower edge. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 116,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 116,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 110,825 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 107,190 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 107,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 99,925 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 99,925 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 91,141 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 91,141 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 82,395 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 73,883 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 65,041 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 65,041 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 54,695 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 45,424 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 36,070 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2012 36,070 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 RUY is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RUY, 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 RUY is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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