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FL09 NLU

2009 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,402 mi
Last recorded166,402 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 NLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 166,402 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 164,547 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 157,461 miles

Suspension components surface corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2022 151,442 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash camera removed from windscreen and placed on passenger's seat. ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe becoming corroded at rear, adjacent to flexi-hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 151,442 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash camera removed from windscreen and placed on passenger's seat. ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe becoming corroded at rear, adjacent to flexi-hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 141,234 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 135,361 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Fail 1 Jul 2020 135,361 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 124,339 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2019 124,339 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 110,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 110,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 96,376 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 82,889 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 70,243 miles

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

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 70,243 miles

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

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 22 May 2014 58,943 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 49,339 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 38,751 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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FL09 NLU is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FL09 NLU, 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 FL09 NLU registered?

FL09 NLU is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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