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AJ09 VTM

2009 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,877 mi
Last recorded129,877 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 VTM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 129,877 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel at steering coloum lower clamp (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 129,877 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel at steering coloum lower clamp (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 123,396 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 115,759 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 111,262 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 111,262 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 108,826 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 99,776 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 99,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 93,056 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 85,276 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 85,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2016 77,392 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 77,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2015 68,861 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 58,383 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 50,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 41,864 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 VTM is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VTM, 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 VTM registered?

AJ09 VTM is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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