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YC09 VPU

2009 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

225,547 mi
Last recorded225,547 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 VPU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 225,547 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/s and O/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 207,143 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 188,917 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 188,917 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 166,657 miles

Exhaust mounting defective central bracket is detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 144,984 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 141,174 miles

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES DEBONDING

BOTH REAR TYRES PUNCTURED

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 141,163 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES DEBONDING

BOTH REAR TYRES PUNCTURED

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 135,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Appears to be coming from turbo area. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Intercooler appears to have a slight leak.

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm front-most bushes appear very worn but i cannot get a bar in to test. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 135,423 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Appears to be coming from turbo area. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Intercooler appears to have a slight leak.

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm front-most bushes appear very worn but i cannot get a bar in to test. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 128,639 miles

Front Both front wipers are not secure in mountings, blades could come loose.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are wearing on their inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 128,638 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin This is because there is a significant exhaust leak from the turbo/exhaust manifold area. (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Both front wipers are not secure in mountings, blades could come loose.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are wearing on their inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 121,254 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 114,637 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 105,835 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 94,518 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 84,352 miles

oil leak from turbo intercooler

Pass 13 Sep 2012 74,899 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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YC09 VPU is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YC09 VPU, 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 VPU registered?

YC09 VPU is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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