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FL59 VMJ

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,422 mi
Last recorded144,422 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 VMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 144,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 121,038 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 118,084 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 118,084 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 117,229 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 117,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working LED (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2022 113,828 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 113,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 111,968 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 109,241 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 109,241 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 102,149 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 102,149 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 94,567 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 88,398 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 88,398 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 80,365 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 62,892 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 62,888 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 43,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 43,276 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 23,457 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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FL59 VMJ is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FL59 VMJ, 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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What year was FL59 VMJ registered?

FL59 VMJ is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is FL59 VMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 VMJ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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