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A1 YLO

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

232,816 mi
Last recorded232,816 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 YLO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 232,816 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 232,816 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 225,196 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 225,196 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 216,803 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2024 216,803 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 210,313 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 202,141 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 194,500 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 189,849 miles

Nearside Front steering rack weaping

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

diesel filler pipe damp

Pass 17 Jun 2019 181,180 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 171,443 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 171,374 miles

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 159,688 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 159,649 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 146,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 146,527 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 126,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 99,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 71,989 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 48,309 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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A1 YLO is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 A1 YLO, 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 A1 YLO registered?

A1 YLO is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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