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YH59 VOU

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,078 mi
Last recorded146,078 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 VOU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 146,078 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 131,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 131,342 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 115,240 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 114,908 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 114,908 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 110,031 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 98,913 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 94,003 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 58,881 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 85,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 69,482 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 65,407 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 58,625 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 51,736 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 41,471 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YH59 VOU is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YH59 VOU, 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

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What year was YH59 VOU registered?

YH59 VOU is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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