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CV59 VLE

2009 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,295 mi
Last recorded97,295 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 VLE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 97,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake back plates rusty

Rear crossmember rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2025 94,619 miles

emissions to clean to measure

Pass 13 May 2024 91,010 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

emissions to clean to measure

Pass 18 May 2023 85,523 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 79,399 miles

emissions to clean to measure

Pass 7 Jun 2021 71,722 miles

emissions to clean to measure

Pass 11 Jun 2020 68,366 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 68,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted on beam setter (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 61,187 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 61,187 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 52,617 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 43,174 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 40,641 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 34,301 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 34,300 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 28,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 22,947 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 18,489 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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CV59 VLE is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CV59 VLE, 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 CV59 VLE registered?

CV59 VLE is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is CV59 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV59 VLE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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