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DG59 ZPB

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,356 mi
Last recorded151,356 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 ZPB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 151,356 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 151,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 137,440 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 123,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 29 Nov 2023 123,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge, also excessively low tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge , also tread depth low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 23 Nov 2022 113,693 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion to crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 106,655 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 102,168 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 97,695 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, just met 245/40 18 w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge just met 245/40 x18w (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 97,692 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, just met 245/40 18 w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge just met 245/40 x18w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 88,221 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 80,193 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

exhaust general corrosion, mounting brackets corroded.

Pass 9 Nov 2016 70,033 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just met requirements and damage to side wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just met requirements (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just met requirements and damage to side wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 70,033 miles

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

Exhaust system and mounting brackets corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just met requirements and damage to side wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just met requirements (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just met requirements and damage to side wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 56,645 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets corroded

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 16 Nov 2015 56,645 miles

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

Exhaust system and mounting brackets corroded

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 44,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres perished

unable to open nearside rear door from inside

Pass 27 Nov 2013 35,129 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 22,038 miles

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 ZPB is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZPB, 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 ZPB is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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