CarVerify

Free Car Check

YE59 HDD

2009 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

202,023 mi
Last recorded202,023 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 HDD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 202,023 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 197,170 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 197,165 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 191,230 miles

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 18 Aug 2022 183,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 183,383 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 177,933 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 heavily worn on the inner part of the tread pattern borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 177,930 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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 heavily worn on the inner part of the tread pattern borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 168,324 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 160,741 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 149,346 miles

Offside Rear poor condition perished and wearing inner

Pass 14 Nov 2017 141,984 miles

Front tyres wearing smooth inside shoulders

Fail 14 Nov 2017 141,984 miles

Front tyres wearing smooth inside shoulders

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 131,691 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 131,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 118,560 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 118,559 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 108,377 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 88,679 miles

Damage to windscreen outside zone 'A' within swept area but not exceeding 40mm

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 28 Nov 2012 74,612 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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YE59 HDD is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YE59 HDD?

You can check the full history of YE59 HDD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YE59 HDD registered?

YE59 HDD is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 November 2009.

Is YE59 HDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE59 HDD shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YE59 HDD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YE59 HDD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.