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YC59 LGL

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

306,311 mi
Last recorded306,311 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 LGL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 306,311 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 306,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 300,652 miles

Nearside Door mirror damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2019 300,652 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Door mirror damaged

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 290,369 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tread ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 255,462 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 229,151 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads worn close to the legal limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 216,984 miles

slight oil leak under engine

Pass 13 Aug 2015 211,885 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 200,616 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 176,840 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 149,468 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 125,673 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 99,925 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 82,301 miles

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

both rear tyres showing uneven wear on inside edges

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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YC59 LGL is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YC59 LGL, 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 YC59 LGL registered?

YC59 LGL is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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