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FV59 BGX

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

155,041 mi
Last recorded155,041 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 BGX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 155,041 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 144,684 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front washer jets are poor but do supply enough liquid

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake pads are very low

nail in offside front tyre (repairable if punctured)

Fail 10 Jul 2025 144,681 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front washer jets are poor but do supply enough liquid

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake pads are very low

nail in offside front tyre (repairable if punctured)

rear discs have some wear and nearside showing signs of having been binding

Pass 17 Jul 2024 129,503 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake pads look approx. 70% worn

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play in track rod

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

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

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Jul 2024 129,485 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake pads look approx. 70% worn

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play in track rod

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

recommend a wheel alignment

Pass 22 Jun 2023 113,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 113,569 miles

Exhaust system insecure two mounting brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 103,021 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 89,571 miles

Central Rear seat-belt buckle stork casing slightly damaged but not effecting the use of seat-belt

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge borderline worn bold still 75% good tread on rest of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge borderline worn bold still 75% good tread on rest of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside wing mirror casing damaged and repaired with tape

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (borderline) (0.1 (b))

recommend a wheel alignment

Pass 24 Jun 2020 83,050 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Offside wing mirror repaired with tape

Pass 25 Jun 2019 73,821 miles

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

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

Offside wing mirror repaired with tape

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 73,821 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blockage? can hear the pump working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside wing mirror repaired with tape

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 62,255 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 45,164 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 45,164 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 44,164 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 44,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 38,352 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 38,352 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)

Offside Side repeater not working Mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 33,053 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 27,470 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 18,655 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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FV59 BGX is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FV59 BGX, 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 FV59 BGX registered?

FV59 BGX is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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