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YD09 VZP

2009 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,689 mi
Last recorded187,689 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 VZP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 187,689 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 176,832 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 166,177 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2022 154,521 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2022 154,521 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 144,346 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 138,181 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 124,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape on inside edge

Pass 9 Jan 2019 114,314 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 103,696 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 103,475 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 90,038 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 89,883 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bolt through outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 79,268 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 69,252 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 56,660 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 43,675 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 29,804 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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YD09 VZP is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YD09 VZP, 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 YD09 VZP registered?

YD09 VZP is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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The MOT history for YD09 VZP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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