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FY09 GVM

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,833 mi
Last recorded163,833 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 GVM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 May 2026 163,833 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 160,169 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 159,145 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 158,643 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 158,034 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 157,204 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 157,198 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 155,985 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 154,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 149,455 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 143,108 miles

Emissions To Clean To Read

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 133,775 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 124,875 miles

smoke test not recording very low

Pass 18 Mar 2014 119,413 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 119,247 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 113,527 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 86,978 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 86,978 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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FY09 GVM is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY09 GVM, 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 FY09 GVM registered?

FY09 GVM is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is FY09 GVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY09 GVM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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