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DE09 GZK

2009 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,909 mi
Last recorded156,909 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 GZK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 156,909 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 148,153 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 137,978 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 127,649 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 118,056 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 108,217 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 108,217 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 100,679 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 91,584 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 84,571 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 77,440 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 76,772 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 73,593 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 72,717 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 59,808 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

f tyres wearing inside edges

rear tyres sawtoothed

Fail 25 Oct 2013 57,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

f tyres wearing inside edges

rear tyres sawtoothed

Pass 31 Oct 2012 39,146 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 39,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DE09 GZK is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Red 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 DE09 GZK, 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 GZK registered?

DE09 GZK is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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