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CP09 UAJ

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,537 mi
Last recorded126,537 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP09 UAJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 126,537 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 126,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 117,966 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 117,961 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 111,668 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 111,620 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 100,829 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 100,825 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 94,442 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 94,442 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubbers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 90,712 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 88,982 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 88,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 81,315 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 72,873 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 72,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 65,353 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 65,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 59,386 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 52,889 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 52,889 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 44,349 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 36,867 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 34,577 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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CP09 UAJ is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CP09 UAJ, 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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CP09 UAJ is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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