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Y3 SWB

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,754 mi
Last recorded112,754 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 SWB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 112,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus o/side have a number of cuts in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured plus o/side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

raer seat belts not checked due to seats being loaded

rear exhaust bracket has broken off

Fail 11 Dec 2025 112,754 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot is insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn plus o/side are worn to excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal backing touching disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus o/side are worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus o/side have a number of cuts in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured plus o/side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

raer seat belts not checked due to seats being loaded

rear exhaust bracket has broken off

Pass 17 Dec 2024 105,691 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn plus offside rear trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust bracket defective

Pass 21 Dec 2023 98,530 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 91,707 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leaking of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 84,959 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 77,501 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 77,322 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 73,601 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 66,451 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 55,990 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 55,990 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 48,249 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 42,680 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 38,583 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 31,655 miles

smoke test to clean to read

Pass 24 Oct 2012 26,028 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 26,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 25,332 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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Y3 SWB is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y3 SWB, 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 Y3 SWB registered?

Y3 SWB is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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The MOT history for Y3 SWB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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