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FG09 UZL

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

158,121 mi
Last recorded158,121 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 UZL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 158,121 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 156,626 miles

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH REAR SUSPENSION ARMS

Fail 14 Jan 2025 156,626 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH REAR SUSPENSION ARMS

Pass 18 Jan 2024 155,298 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 149,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front front sub frame corroded

Rear rear sub frame corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2022 144,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 142,107 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 139,299 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 134,119 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive +rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 128,337 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 120,436 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 109,558 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 94,420 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 71,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside and offside headlight images poor

nearside rear tyre has damage in tread area but unable to tell if it is deep enough to reach cords

Pass 17 Apr 2013 50,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2013 50,070 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 31,331 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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FG09 UZL is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,999cc 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 FG09 UZL, 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 FG09 UZL registered?

FG09 UZL is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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