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DV59 KNJ

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,799 mi
Last recorded188,799 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 KNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 188,799 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 170,803 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 170,802 miles

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position latch (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 155,222 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 155,222 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 139,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 139,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 126,361 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 115,727 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are perished and going out of shape on the inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 112,465 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 94,842 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Mar 2019 94,842 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2018 82,985 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 74,193 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 74,193 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 56,435 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 37,980 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 22,198 miles

Front wipers worn

Pass 5 Nov 2012 10,104 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 9,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DV59 KNJ is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV59 KNJ, 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 DV59 KNJ registered?

DV59 KNJ is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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