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AO59 NMU

2009 Volvo V70

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,590 mi
Last recorded88,590 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 NMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 88,590 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 84,217 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 79,705 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 79,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 75,793 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 72,296 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 69,115 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 66,645 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 62,828 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear borderline pass (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 59,725 miles

Front headlamp wash inop

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 51,197 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 43,340 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 43,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 36,882 miles

nearside rear tyre has deep cuts but not exposing cords

Pass 9 Oct 2013 31,006 miles

nearside rear tyre has a deep cut but not exposing cord

Pass 3 Oct 2012 24,268 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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AO59 NMU is a 2009 Volvo V70 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO59 NMU, 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 AO59 NMU registered?

AO59 NMU is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is AO59 NMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO59 NMU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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