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1959 VU

2009 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,636 mi
Last recorded124,636 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1959 VU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 124,636 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 121,136 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 115,980 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 111,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 111,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 107,007 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 103,631 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 98,815 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 90,713 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 83,290 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 79,836 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR >>> CHECK NEXT SERVICE (3.5.1g)

FRONT ALIGNMENT ISSUES >>> CHECK ADVISED

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush N/S AND O/S FRONT REAR MAIN BUSHING (2.5.B.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F INNER SERIOUS WEAR >>> NEW REQUIRED/ADVISED ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F INNER >>> NEW ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 79,836 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR >>> CHECK NEXT SERVICE (3.5.1g)

FRONT ALIGNMENT ISSUES >>> CHECK ADVISED

Front position lamp(s) not working N/S/F (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high BOTH RESET, N/S HIGH (1.8)

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush N/S AND O/S FRONT REAR MAIN BUSHING (2.5.B.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F INNER SERIOUS WEAR >>> NEW REQUIRED/ADVISED ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F INNER >>> NEW ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 76,243 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear brake disc rusty

Fail 12 Nov 2015 76,243 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear brake disc rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2014 69,088 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 61,056 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 46,282 miles

Front brake pads low

Damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Emissions too low to register

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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1959 VU is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 1959 VU, 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 1959 VU registered?

1959 VU is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is 1959 VU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1959 VU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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