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AJ59 LHC

2009 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

126,467 mi
Last recorded126,467 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 LHC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 126,467 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 126,440 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 115,431 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 107,264 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 97,345 miles

Aux belt cracked

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs also lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear door lock not unlocking door, have to unlock manually

Fail 11 Aug 2018 96,806 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Aux belt cracked

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs also lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear door lock not unlocking door, have to unlock manually

Pass 12 Aug 2017 82,430 miles

exhaust additive leaking from tank at rear

Pass 24 Aug 2016 69,831 miles

Drivers Seat belt buckle sometimes difficult to release

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 56,571 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 47,209 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 37,822 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 31,540 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 LHC is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AJ59 LHC, 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 LHC is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 October 2009.

Is AJ59 LHC safe to buy?

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