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DN09 YJV

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

179,003 mi
Last recorded179,003 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 YJV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2025 179,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2024 170,407 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 170,407 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear mirror glass messing (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 162,568 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 155,637 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 151,095 miles

rear brake hose/ pipe unions heavily corroded unable to fully assess plastic covers fitted

tested in wet conditions

Pass 10 Nov 2020 141,756 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 128,063 miles

exhaust hangers corroded

front brakes getting low

Pass 28 Jun 2018 116,311 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 104,414 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2017 104,411 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyres getting low and worn smooth on inner edge

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 94,493 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 80,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 64,339 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 48,992 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 34,834 miles

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

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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DN09 YJV is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN09 YJV, 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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DN09 YJV is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 August 2009.

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