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BG09 ZYS

2009 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

168,922 mi
Last recorded168,922 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 ZYS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 168,922 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 139,449 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 112,955 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 May 2022 107,170 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))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 100,171 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 100,171 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 96,598 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 89,496 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 80,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 72,088 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 66,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel bearing is noisy but not rough to rotate.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 56,776 miles

The offside rear tyre is slightly out of shape on the inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2014 43,823 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 32,604 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 32,604 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 24,345 miles

cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 22 May 2012 23,083 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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BG09 ZYS is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BG09 ZYS, 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 BG09 ZYS registered?

BG09 ZYS is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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The MOT history for BG09 ZYS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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