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AJ59 LFD

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,502 mi
Last recorded228,502 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 228,502 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 228,502 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 222,182 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 215,398 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 208,236 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 200,974 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 192,533 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 168,887 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

Fail 10 Jun 2019 168,885 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

Pass 4 Jul 2018 153,103 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 153,103 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 134,355 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 130,260 miles

Front grille not fitted into bumper correctly

Offside fuel filler flap outer cover missing

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2016 130,252 miles

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

Front grille not fitted into bumper correctly

Offside fuel filler flap outer cover missing

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 114,624 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 114,624 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 96,472 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have worn uneven on inside edges and close to the limit

Fail 15 Oct 2014 96,472 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres have worn uneven on inside edges and close to the limit

Pass 6 Nov 2013 81,409 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres have worn on inside edges

Fail 6 Nov 2013 81,409 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres have worn on inside edges

nearside front tyre has worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Nov 2012 66,790 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LFD is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LFD, 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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AJ59 LFD is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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