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AJ59 LFU

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

204,008 mi
Last recorded204,008 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 LFU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2024 204,008 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 185,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 185,110 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from dpf (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 175,704 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 175,704 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 156,396 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 156,396 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 150,997 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 150,997 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 138,132 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 138,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 121,736 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2017 104,652 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 89,351 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 79,862 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 64,945 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 41,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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AJ59 LFU is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LFU, 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 LFU registered?

AJ59 LFU is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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