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FE09 CLY

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

176,403 mi
Last recorded176,403 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 CLY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 176,403 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 6 Oct 2025 176,391 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre hangers corroded and broken x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2024 168,323 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective x2 mountings defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 157,687 miles

Central Exhaust bracket broken away but system still secure

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

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

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

Parking brake only made 19%

Pass 10 Oct 2022 146,343 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

exhaust hangers rusty and weak

offside front door and rear door damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2021 135,244 miles

nearside outer marker lamp not working

Fail 7 Oct 2021 135,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside outer marker lamp not working

Pass 11 Sep 2020 122,264 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 106,042 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 95,707 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 89,351 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 74,780 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 71,011 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 64,851 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 53,842 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 38,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 31,473 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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FE09 CLY is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc 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 FE09 CLY, 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 FE09 CLY registered?

FE09 CLY is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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