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YD59 YJF

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,248 mi
Last recorded177,248 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 YJF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 177,248 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner - strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 162,466 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 162,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2021 156,178 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 156,154 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 149,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***** TYRE AT 1.68MM ***** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***** (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre *** CLOSE TO SIDEWALL *** ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 2.2MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 149,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***** TYRE AT 1.68MM ***** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***** (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre *** CLOSE TO SIDEWALL *** ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 2.2MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 145,003 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *** RADIUS ARM FRONT BUSH VERY POOR *** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *** RADIUS ARM FRONT BUSH IN VERY POOR CONDITION *** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 135,868 miles

ENGINE COVER FOULING AUX DRIVE BELT , &PULLEY

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 3.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 3.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

*** TYRES UNDER INFLATED ***

Fail 30 Aug 2018 135,868 miles

ENGINE COVER FOULING AUX DRIVE BELT , &PULLEY

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 3.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 3.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

*** TYRES UNDER INFLATED ***

Pass 30 Aug 2017 119,957 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 103,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 84,023 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 84,023 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 69,328 miles

*** SERVICE OVER DUE? ***

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = **N/S/F = 2.5MM** , O/S/F AND N/S/R = 3.0MM** , O/S/R = 3.5MM ***** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *****

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 69,328 miles

*** SERVICE OVER DUE? ***

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = **N/S/F = 2.5MM** , O/S/F AND N/S/R = 3.0MM** , O/S/R = 3.5MM ***** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *****

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 54,519 miles

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/F & N/S/F = 5.0MM , *** O/S/R & N/S/R = 2.5MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Fail 30 Sep 2013 54,519 miles

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/F & N/S/F = 5.0MM , *** O/S/R & N/S/R = 2.5MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,206 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 39,206 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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YD59 YJF 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 60%.

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 YD59 YJF, 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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YD59 YJF is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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