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E2 EFE

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,482 mi
Last recorded133,482 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 EFE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 133,482 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 133,482 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 128,642 miles

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 123,127 miles

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

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 117,603 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play recommend replacement ()

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 111,918 miles

Both front Tyres worn to 3mm and worn on inside edges.

Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to de-bond.

Play in o/s inner rack joint.

Pass 17 Nov 2020 105,714 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 105,682 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 98,992 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Play in o/s inner steering joint.

Pass 16 Nov 2018 90,691 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 83,996 miles

Emissions Too Clean

Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Exhaust System Corroded But Not Leaking Gas

Front Both Brake Discs Have Slight Wear

Front Both Wiper Blades Starting To Smear

Offside Rear Inner Wheel Rim Has Slight Buckle

Offside Steering Arm Has Slight Play

Rear Both Trailing Arm Bushes Starting To Deteriorate But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Pass 29 Nov 2016 77,237 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inside edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre is slightly perishing

Pass 18 Nov 2015 67,098 miles

engine covers fitted

engine oil temp not measured during emissions test no dip-stick

plastic outer sill covers fitted

slight play in offside inner steering joint

Pass 12 Dec 2014 62,114 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 62,114 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 62,049 miles

o/s/r brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Nov 2013 49,852 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 37,559 miles

Off side front tyre inner edge heavily worn tread.No tread.

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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E2 EFE is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E2 EFE, 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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E2 EFE is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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