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AF09 YLG

2009 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,163 mi
Last recorded122,163 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 YLG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 122,163 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 122,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 119,064 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 112,086 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Apr 2024 112,086 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2023 107,062 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 107,062 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter housing leaking fuel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 101,712 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 96,462 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 96,462 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 95,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 91,019 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 86,831 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 86,831 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 82,725 miles

both front and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 27 Apr 2017 82,725 miles

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

both front and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2016 77,577 miles

Rear tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 29 Apr 2016 77,577 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2015 72,634 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 72,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 66,683 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Apr 2014 66,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2013 59,895 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 59,895 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 55,636 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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AF09 YLG is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AF09 YLG, 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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AF09 YLG is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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