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DU09 AOY

2009 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,555 mi
Last recorded157,555 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 AOY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 157,555 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 149,377 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 30 May 2024 142,681 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2024 142,681 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 134,088 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 129,211 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 123,162 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 123,146 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 122,271 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 119,725 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inside edges

both rear brake discs and pads are worn

Pass 20 Sep 2018 115,649 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inside edges

both rear tyres worn and starting to crack

slight oil leak on turbo pipe

Pass 19 Aug 2017 112,892 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 112,745 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 92,112 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 80,724 miles

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

no smoke emitted on BET test

Fail 24 Aug 2015 80,724 miles

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

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

no smoke emitted on BET test

Pass 11 Jul 2014 66,191 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 53,034 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 53,034 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 34,471 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2012 34,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Feb 2012 33,906 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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DU09 AOY is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol 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 DU09 AOY, 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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DU09 AOY is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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