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DA09 UYU

2009 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,485 mi
Last recorded165,485 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 165,485 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 155,489 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 155,482 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Corroded around mounting bush. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 148,148 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 148,140 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 136,617 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 130,291 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 123,113 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 115,553 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 115,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 105,822 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 94,500 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 94,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 83,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 83,761 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 73,390 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 59,292 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 59,292 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 47,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 47,946 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 34,480 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 24,492 miles

offside front tyre inner edge worn 2.5mm

offside rear tyre inner edge worn 2.5mm

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 UYU is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 UYU, 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 UYU is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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