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YE09 ZYM

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,149 mi
Last recorded107,149 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 107,149 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 104,922 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Nov 2023 102,127 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 102,127 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 99,566 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 96,114 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 93,566 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 93,566 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 86,676 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 84,189 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 80,706 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 74,917 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 74,917 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 66,821 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 66,821 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 58,555 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2013 45,005 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 30 May 2012 31,656 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 ZYM is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YE09 ZYM, 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 YE09 ZYM registered?

YE09 ZYM is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is YE09 ZYM safe to buy?

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