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BN59 ETJ

2009 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

224,744 mi
Last recorded224,744 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 ETJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 224,744 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2025 224,572 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

2 x centre exhaust brackets broken off.exhaust secure

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 214,554 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 214,554 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

rear exhauast heat shield slightly loose

Pass 19 Sep 2023 206,994 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 206,811 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 198,448 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 198,444 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flickering on/off (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flickering on/off (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearing point where could be dangerous. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 192,283 miles

Front number plate fading.

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

Fail 11 Sep 2021 192,163 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front number plate fading.

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 184,223 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

windscreen washers a bit feeble.

Fail 10 Sep 2020 184,099 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

windscreen washers a bit feeble.

Pass 9 Sep 2019 173,029 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 173,029 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 160,688 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 146,733 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 146,726 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 136,114 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 116,434 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 116,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 95,890 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 71,641 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2012 45,943 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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BN59 ETJ is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BN59 ETJ, 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 BN59 ETJ registered?

BN59 ETJ is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 September 2009.

Is BN59 ETJ safe to buy?

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