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AV09 DZL

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,488 mi
Last recorded106,488 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 DZL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 106,488 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test nav holder

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2026 104,116 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured near side rear and off side rear beginning to show white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately two thirds worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system and mounting brackets in poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2025 100,214 miles

exhaust corroded

slight leak nearside rear shock

Fail 4 Mar 2025 100,214 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

slight leak nearside rear shock

Pass 6 Mar 2024 95,361 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 91,597 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 86,445 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 86,445 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 80,759 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 76,919 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 71,234 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 68,096 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 63,471 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 57,812 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 50,418 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 38,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 38,785 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 30,468 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 25,416 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)

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 DZL is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AV09 DZL, 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 AV09 DZL registered?

AV09 DZL is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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