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DE09 DVN

2009 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,003 mi
Last recorded185,003 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 DVN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 185,003 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 184,539 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nsr and osr dust cover deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre feathering

Offside side repeater lens missing

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

both rear anti roll bar bushes cracked perished

Pass 21 Oct 2024 179,898 miles

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

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

Offside side repeater lens missing but no affect on light output

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped on edge(s) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 173,484 miles

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

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

Offside side repeater lens missing but no affect on light output

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 173,392 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside side repeater lens missing but no affect on light output

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 165,067 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn slightly inner edge

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

Offside side repeater lens missing but no affect on light output

Pass 18 Oct 2021 158,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect & light misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside side repeater lens missing but no affect on emitted light

Fail 18 Oct 2021 158,778 miles

Direction indicator missing 501a bulb (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect & light misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside side repeater lens missing but no affect on emitted light

Pass 16 Oct 2020 154,174 miles

Nearside front coil spring corroded upper

Nearside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Pass 15 Apr 2019 143,508 miles

Exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 8 Apr 2019 143,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

Rear light lens heavily damaged not affecting light emitted

Pass 13 Apr 2018 133,629 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 124,591 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 112,595 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 102,224 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 92,410 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 92,410 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2013 82,805 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 74,089 miles

N/S/R Tyre inner shoulder wear.

Fail 29 Mar 2012 74,089 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/R Tyre inner shoulder wear.

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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DE09 DVN is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE09 DVN, 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 DE09 DVN registered?

DE09 DVN is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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