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GF09 ECE

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,851 mi
Last recorded156,851 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 ECE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 156,851 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 156,851 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 150,847 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 143,096 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 143,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 135,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 127,693 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2020 118,874 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 112,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 101,444 miles

engine covers fitted

rear tyres deteriorated

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2017 90,448 miles

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2016 81,026 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 74,027 miles

nail in offside front tyre, unrepairable.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 63,993 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 50,610 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 38,864 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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GF09 ECE is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,999cc 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 GF09 ECE, 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 GF09 ECE registered?

GF09 ECE is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 May 2009.

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