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AJ09 YKZ

2009 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

263,655 mi
Last recorded263,655 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 YKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 263,655 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 263,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 - 50 x 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 260,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 255,618 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 245,615 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 245,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2021 229,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wearing unevenly inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine covers / undertrays fitted

exhaust mid section bracket corroded off

heat shield loose

oil leaks

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 5 Jun 2020 218,657 miles

Nearside Front cut on side wall and edges of tyre worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers / undertrays fitted

rear number plate corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2020 218,657 miles

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

Nearside Front cut on side wall and edges of tyre worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers / undertrays fitted

rear number plate corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 199,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 179,010 miles

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

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

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

engine cover / under trays fitted

front brake discs worn / slight lip

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres uneven wear / wearing on inner edges

slight corrosion to o/s/r and n/s/r coil springs

Fail 1 May 2018 179,010 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

engine cover / under trays fitted

front brake discs worn / slight lip

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres uneven wear / wearing on inner edges

rear brake discs worn / lipped

slight corrosion to o/s/r and n/s/r coil springs

Pass 12 May 2017 161,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre deforming on inner edge

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

engine cover / under trays fitted

Fail 12 May 2017 161,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre deforming on inner edge

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2016 143,654 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 129,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

uneven rear tyre wear

Pass 6 May 2014 108,356 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 108,356 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 84,380 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 10 May 2012 59,076 miles

rear pads getting low

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 YKZ is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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