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BJ09 UGC

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,545 mi
Last recorded120,545 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 UGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 120,545 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension Parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 120,545 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension Parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 117,075 miles

rear reflector slight damaged

rear under the vehicle corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2024 117,072 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

rear reflector slight damaged

rear under the vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2023 112,900 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 105,800 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 100,624 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 95,766 miles

Nearside Front inner outer edges of nsf tyre wearing thin

Offside Front tyre / bald inner edge / deep cut to outer sidewall of tyre / nail in tyre

Offside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2019 86,954 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 80,170 miles

Offside Rear Outer lamp damage

Fail 24 Apr 2018 80,170 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer lamp damage

Pass 26 Apr 2017 74,502 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 74,501 miles

Central Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread number plate damage (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view damage and loose (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 68,556 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall cut

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 62,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear lamp damage

Fail 28 Apr 2015 62,399 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear lamp damage

Pass 17 Apr 2014 54,402 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 54,402 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 46,568 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 46,568 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 43,964 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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BJ09 UGC is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ09 UGC, 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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BJ09 UGC is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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