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YE59 BBK

2009 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,102 mi
Last recorded170,102 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 BBK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 170,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm fwd bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm fwd bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 159,788 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 144,926 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 124,678 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 124,678 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 101,150 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 98,023 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 87,677 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 78,939 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jan 2018 70,071 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin would require alloy removal to allow full inspection (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin would require alloy removal to allow full inspection (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 63,844 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 54,861 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 54,861 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 47,755 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 47,693 miles

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

front windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 23 Feb 2014 39,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre has cracking in tread pattern and side wall

Fail 23 Feb 2014 39,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre has cracking in tread pattern and side wall

Pass 25 Feb 2013 32,330 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 30,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 30,762 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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YE59 BBK is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Blue 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 YE59 BBK, 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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YE59 BBK is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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