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AO59 ORH

2009 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,363 mi
Last recorded104,363 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 ORH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 104,363 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 100,614 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brake hoses corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 95,696 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring top mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All steel arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 89,388 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear subframes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 89,385 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear subframes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 83,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe ferrule corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe ferrule corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 78,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 72,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 72,789 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 58,320 miles

Nearside Rear nsr light unit has sharp edges but no pejecktions

Fail 18 Feb 2019 58,316 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating excessive fluctuation on front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washiers insufficient fluid to screen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tyre down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear nsr light unit has sharp edges but no pejecktions

Pass 5 Feb 2018 47,859 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 40,788 miles

advise n/s/r tyre as cracks around circumference of tyre

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 37,424 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise inner edge of rear tyres worn

Pass 1 Jun 2015 24,150 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 19,636 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 19,635 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2014 17,627 miles

advise front tyres on 2mm

advise movement in o/s n/s rack arms

advise n/s front tyre worn outer edge

advise o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2013 12,520 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 8,730 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 ORH is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ORH, 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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AO59 ORH is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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