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WV59 ZGJ

2009 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

60,895 mi
Last recorded60,895 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 ZGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 60,895 miles

all brake backing plates corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2024 58,206 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 52,007 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 52,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severely cracked cords not visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severely cracked but cords not visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 46,133 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 44,751 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 41,090 miles

Front Wipers Smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 37,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 32,063 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WITH NO VISIBLE TREAD PATTERN ON INNER SHOULDER 205/60/16 Michelin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 26,746 miles

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

Rear both tiers outer sidewalls perishing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 21,748 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 16,333 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 12,482 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2013 7,791 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 1,555 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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WV59 ZGJ is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WV59 ZGJ, 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 WV59 ZGJ registered?

WV59 ZGJ is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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