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FE59 JAO

2009 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,804 mi
Last recorded144,804 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 JAO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 144,804 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 144,804 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 143,142 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 141,360 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 136,794 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 136,791 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge cords not yet showing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge cords not yet showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 133,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 129,526 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 118,778 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 106,070 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Nov 2018 106,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2017 91,354 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 73,905 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring various components

Under trays obscuring various components

Fail 14 Oct 2016 73,779 miles

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

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

Engine bay covers obscuring various components

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

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

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

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

Under trays obscuring various components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 60,067 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 48,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracked round bead line

Pass 3 Sep 2013 36,947 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 27,686 miles

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

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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FE59 JAO is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FE59 JAO, 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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FE59 JAO is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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