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YC59 OVD

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

183,289 mi
Last recorded183,289 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 183,289 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 183,289 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 167,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower noise from lower ball joint

Fail 28 Nov 2024 167,628 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower noise from lower ball joint

Fail 18 Nov 2024 167,198 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both rear brake dust shields corrded, not excessive.

Rear both shock absorbers corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2023 152,898 miles

Exhaust system corroded

O/S/R tyre on 4mm tread

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2023 152,792 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

Exhaust system corroded

O/S/R tyre on 4mm tread

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Slight oil leak

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2022 140,302 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 140,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 134,345 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 133,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Flywheel noisy

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 127,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 118,482 miles

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

Offside Front Slight play detected in steering rack

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 118,482 miles

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

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

Offside Front Slight play detected in steering rack

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 112,472 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misting inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Oct 2018 112,472 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misting inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Oct 2017 102,968 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)

nsr tyre worn on inner shoulder

rear number plate has water ingress

Fail 24 Oct 2017 102,968 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nsr tyre worn on inner shoulder

rear number plate has water ingress

Pass 10 Nov 2016 92,024 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 92,024 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 76,612 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 55,070 miles

osf wheel arch liner damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2014 55,070 miles

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

osf wheel arch liner damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2013 33,115 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 15,503 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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YC59 OVD is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 YC59 OVD, 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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YC59 OVD is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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