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AO09 FVW

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

165,076 mi
Last recorded165,076 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 FVW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 165,076 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 155,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 18 Sep 2024 133,724 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 133,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven and on 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 108,814 miles

rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 14 Sep 2022 91,037 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2021 72,565 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 59,561 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 55,682 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 48,028 miles

front wipers slighty smearing

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 16 Apr 2015 39,544 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 32,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 27,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 21,383 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 FVW is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FVW, 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 FVW registered?

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

Is AO09 FVW safe to buy?

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