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FG59 NUH

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

203,170 mi
Last recorded203,170 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 NUH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 203,170 miles

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

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

washer jets week

Pass 28 Apr 2020 194,515 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 194,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2018 178,340 miles

Brake fluid slightly contaminated

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 162,956 miles

n/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

rear parking brake only just passed may require adjustment or repair.

Pass 1 Dec 2016 144,175 miles

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

front brake application requirements only just met

Fail 1 Dec 2016 144,175 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application requirements only just met

Pass 8 Dec 2015 126,770 miles

child seat fitted

steering slightly notchy

Fail 8 Dec 2015 126,769 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (245/40r18 97w) (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

fan belt worn and shredding

steering slightly notchy

Pass 13 Dec 2014 108,439 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 82,229 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 80,792 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 50,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2012 50,831 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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FG59 NUH is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FG59 NUH, 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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FG59 NUH is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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