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AJ09 VTN

2009 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,594 mi
Last recorded149,594 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 149,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 146,981 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 146,981 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 144,845 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 144,845 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 140,466 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 130,496 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 121,480 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 121,480 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 110,855 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 110,855 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 110,849 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 99,145 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 86,828 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 86,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 74,701 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 62,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Light stonechip damage to front windscreen in swept area.

Offside rear tyre has deep cuts in the tread. No cords or ply seen.

Pass 31 May 2014 53,962 miles

Multiple light stonechip damage to windscreen.

Fail 31 May 2014 53,962 miles

Multiple light stonechip damage to windscreen.

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 46,460 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 46,460 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/F Inner Tyre Sidewall Starting To Split

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2012 34,305 miles

Offside Front 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 VTN is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc 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 VTN, 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 VTN registered?

AJ09 VTN is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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