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AJ09 YLB

2009 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,476 mi
Last recorded107,476 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 YLB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 107,476 miles

Front Surface corrosion to steering/suspension components and subframe

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 107,476 miles

Front Surface corrosion to steering/suspension components and subframe

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 106,391 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 106,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 104,581 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 101,917 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 99,279 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 97,895 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 93,035 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 88,100 miles

Both front tyres worn edges

Fail 10 May 2018 88,100 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres worn edges

Pass 16 May 2017 82,498 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 74,628 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 4 May 2016 74,628 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 May 2015 66,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/r tyre splits to inner wall

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 58,591 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 49,861 miles

rear pads worn, slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 17 May 2013 49,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear pads worn, slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 24 May 2012 40,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nsr tyre sidewall damage

Osr tyre worn on inner tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YLB is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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