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YH09 XGJ

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

162,052 mi
Last recorded162,052 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 XGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 162,052 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 162,052 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 157,827 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 148,876 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 137,772 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 130,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 124,567 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 119,507 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 114,571 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 107,736 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 99,305 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 91,242 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 84,972 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 75,228 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 65,322 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 55,026 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 55,022 miles

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

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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YH09 XGJ is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YH09 XGJ, 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 YH09 XGJ registered?

YH09 XGJ is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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