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YK59 YTR

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,758 mi
Last recorded138,758 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 YTR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 138,758 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 134,667 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 129,712 miles

Chip in windscreen but not obscuring the drivers view

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 124,459 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 116,176 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 116,176 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 110,363 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 98,132 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 98,132 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 88,911 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edge close to the ply or cords.

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 23 Aug 2017 80,556 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 80,556 miles

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 71,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

nearside rear tyre has wear to inside edge.

Fail 25 Aug 2016 71,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BOTH front tyres have excessive wear to inside edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 21 Sep 2015 57,991 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full checks to adult seat belts

Pass 1 Sep 2014 39,125 miles

BOTH rear tyres perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has excessive wear to inside edge

Pass 29 Aug 2013 26,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres showing deterioration in tread

Fail 29 Aug 2013 26,255 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres showing deterioration in tread

Pass 20 Sep 2012 13,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YK59 YTR is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YK59 YTR, 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 YK59 YTR registered?

YK59 YTR is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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