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FL09 OMU

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

162,895 mi
Last recorded162,895 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 OMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 162,895 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 162,895 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 158,021 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 158,015 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 156,044 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

eml on

nearside and offside headlamp deterioration

Pass 23 Feb 2023 154,206 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 152,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 147,037 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 142,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 142,951 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 133,863 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 133,863 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2018 118,733 miles

Offside Rear tyre age cracking in tred

Fail 5 Mar 2018 118,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre age cracking in tred

Pass 24 Mar 2017 105,907 miles

n/s/front wishbone slight play in bushes

o/s/front tyre bold on inside

Pass 18 Mar 2016 90,511 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn on the inner edge borderline pass

Pass 27 Mar 2015 77,848 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 28 Mar 2014 64,902 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 28 Mar 2014 64,902 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Mar 2013 51,333 miles

o/s/front tyre low on inside

Fail 28 Mar 2013 51,333 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/front tyre low on inside

Pass 30 Mar 2012 34,571 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)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 34,571 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 OMU is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 OMU, 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 OMU registered?

FL09 OMU is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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