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AY59 XYF

2009 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,011 mi
Last recorded129,011 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 XYF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 129,011 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 122,877 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 122,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 117,644 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 111,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 103,743 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 100,250 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 93,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge and feathering 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 81,330 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 81,330 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 69,380 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 69,380 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 57,992 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 46,968 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 36,193 miles

wipers deteriorating

Pass 18 Sep 2013 28,116 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 19,664 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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AY59 XYF is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,521cc petrol 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 AY59 XYF, 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 AY59 XYF registered?

AY59 XYF is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is AY59 XYF safe to buy?

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