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AV09 CVA

2009 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,874 mi
Last recorded140,874 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 CVA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 140,874 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear upper arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 140,874 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear upper arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 134,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shockers (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing low on inner tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 134,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shockers (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing low on inner tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 127,865 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 120,937 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 120,937 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 112,548 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 112,548 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 106,528 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jan 2019 99,455 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 99,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 92,181 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 92,181 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 84,054 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 76,776 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 68,897 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 62,232 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 62,232 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 52,317 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 45,371 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 45,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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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AV09 CVA is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV09 CVA, 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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AV09 CVA is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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