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AO09 FVU

2009 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

116,092 mi
Last recorded116,092 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 FVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 116,092 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 112,373 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 112,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 107,439 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 100,836 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 94,069 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 90,345 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 82,413 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 73,312 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 65,210 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 58,788 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 51,619 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 43,532 miles

both front tyres are slightly worn on the edges

Pass 8 Apr 2013 35,169 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 26,488 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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AO09 FVU is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AO09 FVU, 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 AO09 FVU registered?

AO09 FVU is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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