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124,636 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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)
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)
Both front tyres wearing on edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
offside rear brake disc rusty
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake pads low
Damage to nearside front tyre outer wall
Emissions too low to register
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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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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