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YA53 VOL

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,683 mi
Last recorded82,683 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 VOL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 82,683 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Washer poor

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 76,313 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 76,311 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 73,764 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 69,783 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 69,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2022 66,945 miles

rear seat belts not checked due to multiple child seats fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2021 64,821 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 62,373 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 55,297 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 51,113 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 47,471 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2016 42,451 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 35,680 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 32,136 miles

n/s/r tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 21 Jan 2014 32,135 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 22 Jan 2013 28,286 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres showing slight damage to outer sidewalls

Fail 27 Jan 2012 22,782 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 22,782 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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YA53 VOL is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Black 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 YA53 VOL, 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 YA53 VOL registered?

YA53 VOL is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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