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AO59 RMV

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

144,299 mi
Last recorded144,299 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 RMV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 144,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 138,212 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 133,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 125,989 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 125,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 118,339 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 118,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to tread exposing/deep enough to reach cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 115,353 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 113,371 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 111,022 miles

both front tyres slightly cutting off on inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2018 108,041 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 104,675 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 99,970 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 95,921 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 91,042 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 82,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 81,928 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 RMV is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RMV, 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 RMV registered?

AO59 RMV is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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The MOT history for AO59 RMV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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