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FT09 BGF

2009 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

208,164 mi
Last recorded208,164 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT09 BGF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 208,164 miles

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

Nearside & offside rear tyres worn

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Knocking internally (5.3.2 (d))

Offside rear Anti-roll bar D bush worn/perished

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

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2024 201,355 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & offside ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside number plate light not working

Rear brake pads worn

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2023 194,234 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & offside ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside number plate light not working

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under vehicle, Exhaust,braking,steering & suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2022 189,252 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 189,252 miles

Central 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 Excessively cracking between treads deep, cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 180,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 170,843 miles

Engine oil leak

Front tyres worn & cracking edges

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

Offside front wiper blade slight split

Offside rear link ball slight play

Rear tyres perished sidewall & out of shape slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2019 157,820 miles

Very slight play on nearside front anti roll bar linkage

Pass 28 Mar 2018 151,788 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs slightly disscoloured

Rear brake pads 70% worn

Pass 13 Mar 2017 143,594 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 133,560 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 123,681 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 121,020 miles

exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside rear brake discs lipped

nearside front brake hose slight twist

Fail 5 Aug 2014 120,984 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside rear brake discs lipped

nearside front brake hose slight twist

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2013 99,921 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 31 Jul 2012 74,623 miles

nearside and offside front and rear brake discs lipped

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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FT09 BGF is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FT09 BGF, 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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FT09 BGF is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 August 2009.

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