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YE09 PPF

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,336 mi
Last recorded153,336 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 PPF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 153,336 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 153,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened upper spring cap heavily corroded not secure (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened upper spring cap heavily corroded not secure (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 145,215 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 143,972 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 141,833 miles

Nearside Front slightly out of shape

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 141,832 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front slightly out of shape

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 135,001 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 125,807 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 118,459 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 110,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

central exhaust hangar broken but not resulting in system insecurity

headlamp levelling device lamp illuminated no device found

Fail 16 Feb 2019 110,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

central exhaust hangar broken but not resulting in system insecurity

headlamp levelling device lamp illuminated no device found

Pass 17 Feb 2018 101,464 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 99,843 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 87,427 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 83,083 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 70,876 miles

both front brake discs corroded/worn

Fail 19 Jun 2015 70,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 26 Jun 2014 56,625 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 56,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2013 41,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 41,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Jul 2012 32,852 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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YE09 PPF is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YE09 PPF, 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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YE09 PPF is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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