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AJ59 CYA

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,464 mi
Last recorded148,464 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 CYA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 148,464 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2024 124,524 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 124,156 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 103,939 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 103,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 94,136 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 85,227 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 75,886 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

DPF fitted emissions to clean to read

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/d & n/s 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted unable to fully test all components

Pass 19 Nov 2019 68,380 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

covers fitted unable to fully test all components

dpf fitted emissions to clean to read

Pass 20 Nov 2018 59,288 miles

Front steering / suspension / brake components slightly corroded

Rear suspension / brake components slightly corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2018 59,283 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe / flexible hose near trailing arm (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front steering / suspension / brake components slightly corroded - not seriously weakened

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 54,915 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 54,915 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 49,048 miles

all tyres are close to limit 2mm

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2015 44,609 miles

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

steering rack knocking also has play in both inner tie rods (steering rack)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 44,609 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

steering rack knocking also has play in both inner tie rods (steering rack)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 40,747 miles

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)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 36,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 23 Sep 2013 36,188 miles

front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 5 Sep 2012 29,610 miles

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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AJ59 CYA is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ59 CYA, 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 AJ59 CYA registered?

AJ59 CYA is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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