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DG09 VXB

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,422 mi
Last recorded175,422 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 VXB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 175,422 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective REAR MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE MINOR DAMAGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 175,420 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 plate missing ! (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective REAR MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE MINOR DAMAGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 169,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 23 Jul 2025 169,109 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 plus 0.05 applied limits (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure 3 mountings corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 14 Aug 2024 163,253 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 152,941 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (been stood) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

clutch slipping

Fail 23 Nov 2023 152,941 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (been stood) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

clutch slipping

Pass 19 Oct 2022 142,656 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 129,309 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 120,995 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 114,915 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 114,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 102,036 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obstructing components.

Pass 23 May 2018 94,991 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Service light on

Undertray fitted

Pass 26 May 2017 82,720 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 70,228 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

Fail 30 Mar 2016 70,138 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

Pass 23 Mar 2015 59,098 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 59,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 44,764 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 34,174 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 24,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 VXB is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VXB, 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 VXB is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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