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FV59 NWW

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,993 mi
Last recorded124,993 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 NWW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 124,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm across tread but also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm across tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded but seam solid (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 124,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm across tread but also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm across tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded but seam solid (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 117,147 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 117,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 115,209 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 112,776 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 108,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

upper and lower covers fitted restricting full testing of certain items

Pass 26 Oct 2021 106,672 miles

upper and lower covers fitted obstructing full test of certain testable items

Fail 26 Oct 2021 106,672 miles

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

upper and lower covers fitted obstructing full test of certain testable items

Fail 19 Oct 2021 106,666 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 104,752 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 104,741 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 99,618 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 99,618 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 92,460 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2017 85,440 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 78,914 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 72,506 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 67,625 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 67,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 62,603 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 50,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nsr tyre worn on outer tread

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Osr tyre distorted on inner tread

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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FV59 NWW is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey 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 NWW, 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 NWW registered?

FV59 NWW is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is FV59 NWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV59 NWW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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