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DX09 UHC

2009 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

120,530 mi
Last recorded120,530 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX09 UHC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 120,530 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 116,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 108,057 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 108,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 103,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 97,200 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 94,238 miles

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

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

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

Plastic covers to outer sills & plastic under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2019 81,008 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 59,834 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 59,778 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 59,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 56,969 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 4 Apr 2015 50,559 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 43,392 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2013 33,770 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 26,359 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 25,884 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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DX09 UHC is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DX09 UHC, 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 DX09 UHC registered?

DX09 UHC is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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