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YJ59 TDV

2009 Volvo V70

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,556 mi
Last recorded156,556 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ59 TDV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 156,556 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to body chassis and suspension

Pass 28 Jan 2025 149,087 miles

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 149,050 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 136,763 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Screw in tyre (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Unable to inspect middle and NSR seat belts/seat access blocked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 127,869 miles

Front Front sill areas N/S/F and O/S/F underneath has signs of corrosion forming

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Slight damage to Nearside rear seat belt buckle outer casing but still functions

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

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

Rear Rear axle has signs of corrosion

Under trays concealing the inspection of fuel and brake lines near rear axle

Fail 20 Jan 2023 127,795 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Front sill areas N/S/F and O/S/F underneath has signs of corrosion forming

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Slight damage to Nearside rear seat belt buckle outer casing but still functions

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

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

Rear Rear axle has signs of corrosion

Under trays concealing the inspection of fuel and brake lines near rear axle

Pass 27 Jan 2022 117,857 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 117,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 111,965 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 107,882 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2019 101,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively requirment just met (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin requirement just met (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 95,631 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S/R and O/S/R (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 95,585 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted preventing full visual inspection on some components

Nearside Rear Has nail in tyre also worn on edges, has cut on inner tyre wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S/R and O/S/R (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 84,808 miles

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

temporary fuel cap fitted replace with manufacturers correct type asap

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 75,529 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2015 74,959 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 65,117 miles

Both side front and rear tyres inner and outer shoulder getting smooth!!

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside rear tyre outer side wall has a cut but is not deep enough to reach the ply or cords!!

Slightly Play in offside front steering rack inner joint!!

Pass 22 Oct 2013 53,600 miles

Offside front steering arm has slight play.

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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YJ59 TDV is a 2009 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YJ59 TDV, 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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YJ59 TDV is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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