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AJ59 LHM

2009 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

144,894 mi
Last recorded144,894 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 LHM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 144,894 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 141,317 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 137,209 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 130,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on discs - pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on disc - pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 122,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 115,763 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 108,089 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 98,712 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hangar at rear axle corroded and weakened, exhaust system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover loose

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 84,098 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 84,098 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 67,502 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 51,155 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 39,494 miles

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

no tow ball or hitch fitted at time of test.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 48,770 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 28,171 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 22,979 miles

slight play in steering rack offside

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 LHM is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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

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