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AR08 FAY

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,415 mi
Last recorded144,415 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 FAY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 144,415 miles

2 exhaust brackets broken

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 141,816 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Above Rear Subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush/axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 141,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Above Rear Subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush/axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge On LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 136,831 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Between Backbox/Middle Section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + Inner Edge On Limit + Heavily Perished + Tears/Rips Inner Wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 136,831 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Between Backbox/Middle Section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + Inner Edge On Limit + Heavily Perished + Tears/Rips Inner Wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 131,496 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 119,419 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 107,314 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 97,878 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 88,754 miles

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2018 88,754 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2017 87,091 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

noise offside front suspension

Pass 1 Nov 2016 78,301 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge low and light cracking

smaal cut nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 27 Oct 2015 68,777 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 57,507 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 47,663 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 36,641 miles

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

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

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

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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AR08 FAY 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 82.4%.

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 AR08 FAY, 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 AR08 FAY registered?

AR08 FAY is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 February 2009.

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