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AJ09 ZFA

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,706 mi
Last recorded167,706 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 ZFA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2024 167,706 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning STEERING STIFF AT LOW SPEED AND REVS . (2.1.5 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective X 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 159,807 miles

Exhaust mounting defective X 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 151,603 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Two mountings between middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 146,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside door mirror secured by gaffer tape

Fail 23 Nov 2021 146,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low body damage (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Nov 2020 138,043 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Fail 24 Nov 2020 138,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected nearside lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Pass 22 Nov 2019 127,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 115,489 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

nearside front side repeater lense missing

Fail 23 Nov 2018 115,457 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

nearside front side repeater lense missing

Pass 27 Nov 2017 97,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside repeater lamp damaged and lens missing

Pass 28 Nov 2016 81,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

offside screen washer jet weak

Pass 25 Nov 2015 73,005 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 73,005 miles

Headlamp aim too high offside and nearside (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 66,216 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 62,321 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 52,173 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 39,476 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing 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 ZFA is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc 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 ZFA, 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 ZFA is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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