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DY59 WZF

2009 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,160 mi
Last recorded167,160 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 WZF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 167,160 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 160,173 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 160,173 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2020 149,134 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper shock-absorber top mount bearing worn

Fail 6 Jul 2020 149,124 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper shock-absorber top mount bearing worn

Pass 10 Jun 2019 133,410 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 126,335 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 116,784 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 105,342 miles

Nearside Front worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 94,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge min (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge min (4.1.E.1)

washers poor

Pass 9 Sep 2014 80,825 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 80,825 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 64,705 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inside edge still legal

Pass 27 Sep 2012 44,448 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 43,535 miles

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

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

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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DY59 WZF is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DY59 WZF, 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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DY59 WZF is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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