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CP59 FWD

2009 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

153,542 mi
Last recorded153,542 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP59 FWD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 153,542 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play only found play on shaker plate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 153,538 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 reading of 2.32 should be below 1.50 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play only found play on shaker plate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 153,315 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn and showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2024 146,926 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play outer track control arm ball joint has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track control arm ball joint has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 141,698 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 135,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre; worn lower to inside

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 135,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre; worn lower to inside

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 131,266 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 126,398 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

centre exhaust mounting corroded and broken

Pass 28 Nov 2019 115,869 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear pads low

Pass 26 Nov 2018 98,655 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 82,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 67,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit damage to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 20 Nov 2015 54,459 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 42,334 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 31,198 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly distorted on inner edge.

Pass 13 Dec 2012 18,705 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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CP59 FWD is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CP59 FWD, 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 CP59 FWD registered?

CP59 FWD is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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