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AV09 DZH

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,986 mi
Last recorded176,986 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 DZH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 176,986 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Nov 2024 168,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 158,868 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Oct 2023 158,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2022 142,327 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 142,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 128,848 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 128,848 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 121,439 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 121,439 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 114,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 104,793 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 102,763 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 95,392 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 95,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 84,669 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 72,262 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 53,289 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 39,326 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 39,326 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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AV09 DZH is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DZH, 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 DZH is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 May 2009.

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