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DE09 VHX

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,585 mi
Last recorded135,585 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 VHX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 135,585 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel offside and nearside inner rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 135,552 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel offside and nearside inner rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 127,079 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 127,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 120,748 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 116,381 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 116,381 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 111,888 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 107,633 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 101,331 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 96,106 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 89,342 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 74,601 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 58,997 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2014 46,491 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 33,786 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 20,368 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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DE09 VHX is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VHX, 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 VHX registered?

DE09 VHX is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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