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AV09 FLH

2009 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,119 mi
Last recorded135,119 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 FLH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 135,119 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 135,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 133,438 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 15 Apr 2024 130,518 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))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 130,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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 13 Apr 2023 123,549 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 123,549 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 120,721 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 114,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 108,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 103,064 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 96,915 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 85,071 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 85,071 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 73,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 64,586 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

child seats nearside and offside rear.

offside rear tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 54,789 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 44,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

plastic covered sills

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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AV09 FLH is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 93,059 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 XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV09 FLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Volvo XC70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV09 FLH registered?

AV09 FLH is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 7 April 2009.

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