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DG09 RWL

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

166,783 mi
Last recorded166,783 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 RWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 166,783 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 166,783 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 162,178 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 160,142 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 160,134 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 152,681 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 152,669 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both trailing arm bushes (large forwards bushes).. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 148,727 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 148,716 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 145,834 miles

Front both sides macpherson top mount bearing slightly worn

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 145,834 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front both sides macpherson top mount bearing slightly worn

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear, worn on inner edge 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 140,486 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 134,578 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 134,578 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 123,063 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 110,298 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 110,298 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 104,019 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 93,191 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 17 Apr 2014 80,922 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 66,292 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 50,313 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DG09 RWL is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 DG09 RWL, 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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DG09 RWL is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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