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AJ09 ZFM

2009 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

181,910 mi
Last recorded181,910 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 ZFM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 181,910 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 181,842 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 176,725 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 160,660 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 May 2018 147,604 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 132,368 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 118,392 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 102,658 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

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

Offside front tyre wearing low

Fail 14 May 2015 102,658 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre wearing low

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 22 May 2014 86,551 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inside edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2013 63,745 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2013 63,745 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 56,045 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 56,045 miles

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

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

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

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

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 ZFM is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZFM, 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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What year was AJ09 ZFM registered?

AJ09 ZFM is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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