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WR09 LXL

2009 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,022 mi
Last recorded144,022 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 LXL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 144,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 144,018 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 139,857 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2024 134,515 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 6 May 2024 134,510 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 127,402 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 127,397 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 120,629 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 May 2022 120,629 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2021 112,075 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 112,070 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 106,978 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 106,972 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 97,638 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 89,140 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 89,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2017 79,020 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 79,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 71,158 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 61,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 52,794 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 52,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 44,281 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2013 44,281 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 31,291 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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WR09 LXL is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WR09 LXL, 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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WR09 LXL is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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