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BU09 VDT

2009 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

133,227 mi
Last recorded133,227 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 VDT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 133,227 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 127,430 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2024 120,722 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2023 115,344 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 108,122 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 103,289 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 99,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 91,050 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 80,313 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 80,313 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 70,507 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 62,744 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 62,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working in door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 51,378 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 44,886 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on the inside edges

the center exhaust is rusty

the rear pads are 50% worn

Pass 30 Jan 2013 34,282 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 23,131 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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BU09 VDT is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,400cc 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 BU09 VDT, 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 BU09 VDT registered?

BU09 VDT is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is BU09 VDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU09 VDT 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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