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B81 DAX

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,833 mi
Last recorded173,833 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB81 DAX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 173,833 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 170,550 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 163,576 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 163,556 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2023 158,486 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 155,650 miles

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))

Pass 12 May 2021 141,856 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 126,595 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 119,298 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 109,321 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 99,408 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2016 87,900 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 75,631 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 61,518 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 61,517 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 50,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 50,091 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 41,242 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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B81 DAX is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B81 DAX, 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 B81 DAX registered?

B81 DAX is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 March 2009.

Is B81 DAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B81 DAX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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