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DY09 WZP

2009 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,511 mi
Last recorded117,511 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 WZP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 117,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule from rear trailing arm to rear caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule from rear trailing arm bush to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 9 Feb 2026 117,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule from rear trailing arm to rear caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule from rear trailing arm bush to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2025 107,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2024 101,696 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 101,696 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 96,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 96,795 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 92,695 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 88,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty on inner. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty on inner. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 86,005 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 79,801 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has nail in it.!!! front grilles missing.!!!

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 74,502 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 74,444 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 69,470 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 69,470 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 63,919 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm- 245/40 18 w xl (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre heavilly worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2015 47,757 miles

n/s and o/s front tyre sperishing on edges

o/s/rear tyre perishing on edges

o/swiper blade smearing screen slightly

rear brake disce worn slightly

vehicle to clean for emission pick up;

Pass 26 Apr 2014 38,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle to clean for emission pick up

Pass 16 May 2013 28,612 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 23,943 miles

slight cut to n/s/f tyre sidewall.

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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DY09 WZP is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Gold 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 DY09 WZP, 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 DY09 WZP registered?

DY09 WZP is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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