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A2 RPH

2009 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

82,132 mi
Last recorded82,132 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 RPH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 82,132 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 77,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 70,922 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 61,731 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 55,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 48,010 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 42,398 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 37,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 30,957 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 29,286 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 29,286 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 20,793 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 13,177 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 10,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Sep 2013 9,496 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 73,607 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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A2 RPH is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A2 RPH, 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 A2 RPH registered?

A2 RPH is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is A2 RPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 RPH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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