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DF59 CTE

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

197,748 mi
Last recorded197,748 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 CTE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 197,748 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Light output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 197,746 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Main trailing arm bush bonding becoming detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Light output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 187,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 187,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 173,145 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 159,704 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 159,702 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 145,363 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 138,561 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 129,373 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 129,129 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)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 115,029 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 115,029 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 98,273 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 98,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 97,734 miles

n/s/r tyre and valve showing signs of deteriation

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2014 89,497 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 89,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 78,704 miles

no smoke emitted on BET test

Fail 6 Dec 2012 66,724 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 66,724 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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DF59 CTE is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DF59 CTE, 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 DF59 CTE registered?

DF59 CTE is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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