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BJ59 FKW

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,698 mi
Last recorded150,698 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 FKW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 150,698 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 146,832 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 141,438 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 133,081 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 133,081 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 127,882 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 118,480 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 118,473 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 110,041 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 110,041 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 98,826 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 88,686 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Offside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Aug 2018 88,686 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Offside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jun 2017 77,954 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 66,508 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 46,378 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 35,825 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 35,821 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 24,075 miles

service reminder light illuminated

Fail 17 Sep 2012 24,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

service reminder light illuminated

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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BJ59 FKW is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ59 FKW, 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 BJ59 FKW registered?

BJ59 FKW is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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