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DG59 KGE

2009 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,689 mi
Last recorded50,689 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 KGE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 50,689 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Dec 2025 50,687 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not releasing as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative cannot be checked as dip beam inop (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2024 49,575 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (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 13 Dec 2023 48,746 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 47,496 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 46,433 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very very badly cracked/perished but no visible cords at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by rear shock absorber fixing both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 46,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured mirror side. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured mirror. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front door handle very stiff In operation.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very very badly cracked/perished but no visible cords at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by rear shock absorber fixing both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 45,549 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 44,187 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 44,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 41,867 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 41,867 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 40,595 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 40,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked yellow (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre severely deteriorated between tread

Pass 14 Dec 2016 38,855 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished outer shoulder

Offside Front tyre perished both shoulders

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 36,889 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 36,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 34,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 32,244 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 30,107 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 30,037 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 29,266 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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DG59 KGE is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Gold 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 DG59 KGE, 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 DG59 KGE registered?

DG59 KGE is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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