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FN09 GTU

2009 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

109,035 mi
Last recorded109,035 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 GTU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 109,035 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Mar 2026 109,035 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 107,892 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

offside front tyre edge slight wear

Pass 11 Mar 2024 104,897 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 20 Feb 2023 97,777 miles

offside front tyre inner edge slight wear

Fail 20 Feb 2023 97,777 miles

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

offside front tyre inner edge slight wear

Pass 16 Feb 2022 92,182 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Feb 2022 92,182 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Feb 2021 89,840 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 89,840 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 87,409 miles

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

front tyres edges slight wear

Pass 7 Mar 2019 81,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 73,378 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 73,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 66,437 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 61,774 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 61,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 54,052 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 54,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 45,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 45,487 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 35,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 24,490 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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FN09 GTU is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Blue 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 FN09 GTU, 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 FN09 GTU registered?

FN09 GTU is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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