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AV09 FLF

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,305 mi
Last recorded109,305 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 FLF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 109,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2025 104,184 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 104,118 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded O/s And N/s Front Suspension Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play N/s/f Steering Track Rod Inner Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Rear Trailing Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 99,858 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 99,858 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 94,090 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 88,173 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot splitting slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 83,085 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 80,321 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 80,318 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 75,184 miles

both front strut top noisey

Fail 2 Apr 2019 75,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front strut top noisey

Pass 13 Mar 2018 70,321 miles

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyre treads cracked

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust flanges corroded and weak

Pass 17 Mar 2017 64,882 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,621 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 53,559 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 53,559 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 44,723 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 35,847 miles

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

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

emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

Fail 3 Apr 2013 35,847 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

Pass 12 Apr 2012 25,933 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 FLF is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FLF, 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 FLF is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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