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YB09 ABU

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,669 mi
Last recorded154,669 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 ABU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 154,669 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2025 151,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 149,639 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 148,144 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 144,888 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2022 144,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 132,691 miles

all brakes near limit

chip in windscreen

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge

offside rear tyre below 1.6mm inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2021 132,691 miles

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

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

all brakes near limit

chip in windscreen

front tyres devoid of tread inner edge

offside rear tyre below 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2020 125,541 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chip in windscreen

front tyres 2mm inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished and devoid of tread inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2019 116,911 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chip in windscreen

nearside rear tyre below 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2018 105,083 miles

nearside front tyre 1.6mm inner edge

offside front roll bar link worn

offside front tyre perished and below 1.6mm inner edge

offside rear tyre below 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2017 91,136 miles

rear brakes worn to limit

Pass 12 Jul 2016 81,362 miles

rear brakes near limit

Fail 12 Jul 2016 81,362 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

nearside rear tyre perished and 2mm inner edge

offside rear indicator bulb pale

offside rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge

rear brakes near limit

Pass 13 Jul 2015 70,253 miles

front tyres 1.6mm edges

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2014 57,420 miles

front brakes worn

windscreen damage

Fail 15 Jul 2014 57,420 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front brakes worn

windscreen damage

Pass 12 Aug 2013 44,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 30,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YB09 ABU 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 YB09 ABU, 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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YB09 ABU is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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