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AJ59 CJV

2009 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,018 mi
Last recorded129,018 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 CJV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 129,018 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 129,018 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 119,526 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 119,526 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 111,613 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Near and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounts Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 104,598 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEAR AND OFFSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 96,178 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 96,088 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 89,031 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 83,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both are starting to look low from what i can see of them (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 76,995 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both looking low (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded both corroding (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

low washer fluid light on

Fail 23 Apr 2018 76,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has multiple cuts exposing cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a cut exposing cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both looking low (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded both corroding (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

low washer fluid light on

Pass 4 Apr 2017 70,862 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Front wipers starting to smear screen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + deteriorated + various cuts in tread - not exposing plys/cords at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 70,862 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Front wipers starting to smear screen

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + deteriorated + various cuts in tread - not exposing plys/cords at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 66,732 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 60,804 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 56,183 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 49,539 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 49,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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AJ59 CJV is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2009 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 93,059 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 XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ59 CJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Volvo XC70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ59 CJV is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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