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AY59 YVE

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,262 mi
Last recorded147,262 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 YVE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 147,262 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 145,600 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 136,683 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 129,423 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction has a slight chip in it. (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seven pin tow bar socket, not tested at time of test.

Fail 8 Sep 2022 129,419 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction has a slight chip in it. (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seven pin tow bar socket, not tested at time of test.

Pass 11 Nov 2021 122,066 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 122,066 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 113,118 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 105,940 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 99,131 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 95,502 miles

Sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 83,548 miles

245 / 40 / 18 tyres fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 76,889 miles

Sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Tyres fitted 245/40/18

Pass 12 Nov 2014 70,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 64,245 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 56,406 miles

OSR tyre wearing on inner edge

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 YVE is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YVE, 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 YVE registered?

AY59 YVE is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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