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YC09 FHD

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

170,963 mi
Last recorded170,963 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 FHD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 170,963 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 170,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2019 152,086 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 137,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 137,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 120,609 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 111,094 miles

nearside front tyre tread 2-3mm

offside front tyre tread 2-3mm and worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2016 111,094 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside front tyre tread 2-3mm

offside front tyre tread 2-3mm and worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2015 99,118 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Fail 14 Jul 2015 99,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 2 Jul 2014 86,479 miles

offside rear tyre tread 2-3mm

Fail 2 Jul 2014 86,479 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre tread 2-3mm

Pass 6 Jun 2013 69,941 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 56,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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YC09 FHD is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YC09 FHD, 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 YC09 FHD registered?

YC09 FHD is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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