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DG59 KGY

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

199,492 mi
Last recorded199,492 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 KGY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 199,492 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured from exhaust sensor (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2026 199,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured from exhaust sensor (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 187,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 174,677 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 174,674 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 164,310 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 164,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2022 155,737 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 148,351 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2021 148,351 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 143,223 miles

Both front tyres are getting low and are worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2019 129,720 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 129,719 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 121,776 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 121,776 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 100,014 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 100,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 85,313 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 78,084 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 63,337 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 49,902 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 36,795 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 36,795 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 KGY is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DG59 KGY, 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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DG59 KGY is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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