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DA09 LMX

2009 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,467 mi
Last recorded199,467 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 LMX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 199,467 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front non obligatory marker lamp not working.

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

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

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Fail 13 Jan 2026 199,467 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front non obligatory marker lamp not working.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 29 Jan 2025 188,977 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front non obligatory marker lamp not working.

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

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

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Fail 29 Jan 2025 188,977 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front non obligatory marker lamp not working.

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

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

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Jan 2024 176,083 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Fail 22 Jan 2024 176,083 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 1 Feb 2023 164,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beginning to haze (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beginning to haze (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil covering some of the underside of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount broken but exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jan 2022 153,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens slightly detearated ( starting to affect beam pattern) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens slightly detearated ( starting to affect beam pattern) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 143,398 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 143,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 137,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 120,472 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s & n/s ()

Pass 8 Jan 2018 105,388 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 88,032 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 71,987 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2016 71,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 58,892 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 58,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear centre seat belt buckle damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2014 44,942 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 27,601 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 27,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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DA09 LMX is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA09 LMX, 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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DA09 LMX is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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