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FV09 VWY

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

177,629 mi
Last recorded177,629 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 VWY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 177,629 miles

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

Front and rear suspension components corroding

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

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

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

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

undertrays obscuring testable items

Fail 8 Jun 2026 177,629 miles

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

Front and rear suspension components corroding

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

undertrays obscuring testable items

Pass 25 Jun 2025 177,203 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 173,869 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 166,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front corner engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 162,022 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 157,403 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 153,315 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 141,004 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 129,482 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 116,741 miles

rear pads low

Pass 13 Jun 2016 108,099 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 100,810 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 90,993 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 77,587 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 58,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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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FV09 VWY is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FV09 VWY, 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 FV09 VWY registered?

FV09 VWY is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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