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AJ09 ZFG

2009 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,085 mi
Last recorded165,085 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 ZFG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 165,085 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 165,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 161,863 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both in middle (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front side repeater fitted in wing mirror slight damaged

engine /bottom sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

oil leak

steering rack knocking when turning probably rack /pinion or u joint

Pass 9 Aug 2023 147,705 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front side repeator slight damage

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

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

engine cover and bottom covers fitted not allowing full inspection

oil leak

side covers fitted on both sides of outer body sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Aug 2023 147,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front side repeator slight damage

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

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

engine cover and bottom covers fitted not allowing full inspection

oil leak

side covers fitted on both sides of outer body sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Jul 2022 134,717 miles

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

both rear springs corroding / damage to o/s/r wheel inner rim

heavy corrosion on front wishbones / engine x under covers x sill fitted / damage to o/s side repeator / corrosion on all suspension units

slight wear on inner edges front tyres

Fail 28 Jul 2022 134,717 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

both rear springs corroding / damage to o/s/r wheel inner rim

heavy corrosion on front wishbones / engine x under covers x sill fitted / damage to o/s side repeator / corrosion on all suspension units

slight wear on inner edges front tyres

Pass 11 Aug 2021 122,306 miles

corrosion on front wishbones x shocks ./ corrosion on front x rear suspension units /

damage to o/s/r wheel inner rim / slight corrosion on rear discs / slight leak on n/s rear exhaust box / exhaust corroding / sill x engine x under covers fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2021 122,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyre 3mm o/s/r tyre cutting out bad on inner x stepping / n/s/r tyre stepping on inner /

corrosion on front wishbones x shocks ./ corrosion on front x rear suspension units /

damage to o/s/r wheel inner rim / slight corrosion on rear discs / slight leak on n/s rear exhaust box / exhaust corroding / sill x engine x under covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2020 113,470 miles

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

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

corrosion obn suspension units

engine x under covers fitted / corrosion on coil springs / slight damage to o/s/r wheel inner rim / o/s/r tyre stepping out on inner /

Fail 4 Aug 2020 113,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

corrosion obn suspension units

engine x under covers fitted / corrosion on coil springs / slight damage to o/s/r wheel inner rim / o/s/r tyre stepping out on inner /

Pass 5 Aug 2019 97,868 miles

Under body corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2018 93,221 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 85,641 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 75,528 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 65,500 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 55,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 55,124 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 45,725 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 May 2013 45,718 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2012 34,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 34,562 miles

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)

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 ZFG is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol 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 ZFG, 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 ZFG is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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