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BK59 YUG

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,272 mi
Last recorded126,272 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 YUG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 126,272 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 122,715 miles

Central heat shield loose

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 117,376 miles

Central heat shield loose

Fail 6 Feb 2024 117,370 miles

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

Central heat shield loose

Pass 6 Feb 2023 111,386 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 111,385 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 107,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Jan 2022 107,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Feb 2021 103,923 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 94,607 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 90,395 miles

Mid exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Power steering vibration through steering wheel

Rear discs lipping

Fail 2 Feb 2019 90,395 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working Wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Mid exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Power steering vibration through steering wheel

Rear discs lipping

Pass 23 Jan 2018 83,045 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 75,431 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres wearing inner & outer tread

Pass 1 Feb 2016 62,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyres wearing on inside

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside

hard to fully inspect front brake pads

Fail 1 Feb 2016 62,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear tyres wearing on inside

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside

hard to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 27 Jan 2015 50,756 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 39,829 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 35,127 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,381 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)

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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BK59 YUG 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 75%.

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 BK59 YUG, 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 BK59 YUG registered?

BK59 YUG is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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