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WP09 BKN

2009 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

213,871 mi
Last recorded213,871 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 BKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2022 213,871 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values plate value @ 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 206,397 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 190,231 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Jun 2019 190,229 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jun 2018 174,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 166,703 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 166,703 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 146,284 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 146,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 128,670 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 128,670 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 108,803 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 108,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 91,426 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 91,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2012 74,030 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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WP09 BKN is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 WP09 BKN, 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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WP09 BKN is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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