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AJ09 VUU

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

191,759 mi
Last recorded191,759 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 VUU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 191,759 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 191,757 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2021 181,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front washer weak

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2021 181,854 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner 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 30 Oct 2020 170,735 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 May 2019 156,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Front c.v boot seeping grease but still prevents the ingress of dirt at time of test

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

Offside Front c.v boot seeping grease but still prevents the ingress of dirt at time of test

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

Fail 16 May 2019 156,549 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front c.v boot seeping grease but still prevents the ingress of dirt at time of test

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

Offside Front c.v boot seeping grease but still prevents the ingress of dirt at time of test

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

Pass 14 May 2018 144,087 miles

Central exhaust hanger broke

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 225 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2018 144,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Central exhaust hanger broke

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 225 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2017 128,343 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre has some slight ad normal wear on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 109,462 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper (2.7.4)

child seat fitted

front wipers smearing slightly

under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Fail 24 May 2016 109,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper (2.7.4)

child seat fitted

front wipers smearing slightly

under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Fail 26 May 2015 88,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2015 88,442 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 71,890 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 71,890 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 57,012 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear tyre cracking to outer side wall

o/s rear tyre cracking to outer sidewall

Pass 28 May 2013 57,012 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s rear tyre cracking to outer side wall

o/s rear tyre cracking to outer sidewall

Pass 28 May 2012 42,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 28 May 2012 42,060 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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 VUU is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VUU, 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 VUU is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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