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FE59 PYS

2009 Volvo V70

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

206,847 mi
Last recorded206,847 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 PYS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 206,847 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 205,501 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 194,646 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 194,643 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 225/50/17 98v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 184,451 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 170,243 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 159,952 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 142,803 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 128,985 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 128,971 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 128,971 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 103,987 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 77,717 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 50,008 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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FE59 PYS is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FE59 PYS, 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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FE59 PYS is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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