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YC59 OVH

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,958 mi
Last recorded137,958 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 137,958 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre NAIL IN TREAD 245/40*18 ()

Offside Rear TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE, SMALL CUT & NAIL IN TREAD 245/40*18

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 137,942 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH SIDES (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN AT TOP (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre NAIL IN TREAD 245/40*18 ()

Offside Rear TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE, SMALL CUT & NAIL IN TREAD 245/40*18

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 134,697 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 128,934 miles

1x EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN - CENTRE PIPE

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM FRONT AND REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM FRONT AND REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS CORRODED - MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Pass 13 Jul 2023 116,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE FLEX (DPF) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS CORRODED - MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Fail 12 Jul 2023 116,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER - 245 40 18 97Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE FLEX (DPF) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOLD ON INNER - 245 40 18 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS CORRODED - MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Pass 8 Jul 2022 108,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALSO OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 40 18 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALSO OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 40 18 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 98,801 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 98,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 92,149 miles

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

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

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

emissions too clean too measure

rear axle bushes slight perishing

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2020 92,149 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

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

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

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

emissions too clean too measure

rear axle bushes slight perishing

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2019 81,620 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2018 68,164 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 54,571 miles

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2016 49,477 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread 245/40X18

Pass 10 Jul 2015 44,754 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 41,001 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 41,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 34,978 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 29,749 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 OVH is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OVH, 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 OVH registered?

YC59 OVH is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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