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DG09 VXK

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

235,095 mi
Last recorded235,095 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 VXK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 235,095 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 235,095 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 233,935 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 232,676 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement To body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 227,993 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 221,652 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 221,652 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering column shaft modified such that the steering is adversely affected Rack us (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2020 217,238 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 217,236 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 205,968 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 186,419 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 164,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 164,807 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 138,511 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 118,934 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 96,895 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Tyres worn unevenly

Pass 11 Jul 2014 96,895 miles

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

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

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

Tyres worn unevenly

Pass 4 Jul 2013 64,088 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 37,014 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 37,014 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2012 36,824 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 36,802 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VXK is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Black 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 VXK, 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 DG09 VXK registered?

DG09 VXK is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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