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CU09 SUY

2009 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

197,216 mi
Last recorded197,216 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 SUY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 197,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 197,216 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 184,311 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 172,631 miles

General surface corrosion on suspension components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Oct 2022 162,906 miles

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

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

Rear both tyre tread depths are on 3mm and deteriorating (small cracks in the tread)

all tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 11 Oct 2021 151,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 144,246 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 126,256 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 126,252 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 109,898 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 95,444 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 86,748 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing/ blocking on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2015 75,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 55,770 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 43,358 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 39,886 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 35,214 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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CU09 SUY 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 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 CU09 SUY, 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 CU09 SUY registered?

CU09 SUY is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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