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DN59 FHT

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,239 mi
Last recorded145,239 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 FHT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 145,239 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 145,239 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 139,316 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 133,604 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 127,632 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 127,632 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 119,912 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 115,214 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Jan 2021 115,201 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Jan 2020 114,011 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 106,708 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 99,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner lamp on tail gate slight damage

Pass 22 Jan 2018 94,020 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 94,020 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 85,578 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 85,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 76,846 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 56,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge //getting close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge //close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 56,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge //getting close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge //close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 35,510 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn/bald on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2014 26,544 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 26,081 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 21,871 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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DN59 FHT 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 73.9%.

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 DN59 FHT, 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 DN59 FHT registered?

DN59 FHT is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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