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WR59 DUY

2009 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,003 mi
Last recorded161,003 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 DUY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 161,003 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 156,301 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 156,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2024 152,374 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2024 152,366 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 147,431 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 141,933 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2022 141,933 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 26 May 2022 141,924 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 134,525 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 May 2021 134,522 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2020 130,113 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 130,113 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 125,948 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 124,966 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 114,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 99,382 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 82,728 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 66,804 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2013 51,964 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 37,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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WR59 DUY is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WR59 DUY, 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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WR59 DUY is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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