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E18 GAV

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

160,029 mi
Last recorded160,029 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 GAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 160,029 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate intermittent fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 152,142 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

vehicle underside generally corrodded and suspension components

Fail 27 Nov 2024 152,141 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

vehicle underside generally corrodded and suspension components

Pass 29 Nov 2023 149,750 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 149,537 miles

Front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Above subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 149,537 miles

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

Front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Above subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 148,533 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Mounting above front of rear subframe, exhaust side has corroded away. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of Trailing arm bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear steel suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 147,228 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have very slight cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 147,222 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have very slight cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 144,442 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Offside Rear TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 10 Nov 2018 139,585 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 134,276 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 134,276 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 118,254 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 118,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 102,568 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 87,452 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 83,497 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 83,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise Uneven treadwear to O/S/R Tyre but is acceptable.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 65,490 miles

Advise front disc pads are worn just above the legal limit of 1.5mm and are only just acceptable at this time.

Advise slight cut to sidewall of O/S/F Tyre.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 46,173 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2012 46,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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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E18 GAV is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 E18 GAV, 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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E18 GAV is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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