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ET09 HAM

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

212,966 mi
Last recorded212,966 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET09 HAM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 212,966 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 199,048 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 185,082 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 185,081 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2023 170,436 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 156,311 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 141,674 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 141,671 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 131,400 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 114,749 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 114,749 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 103,836 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 93,384 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 83,033 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 70,725 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 70,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering fluid and coolant levels on minimum.

Pass 9 Sep 2014 60,162 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 51,819 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 38,417 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre wear on inner tread.

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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ET09 HAM is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ET09 HAM, 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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ET09 HAM is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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