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YP09 KFU

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,501 mi
Last recorded147,501 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 KFU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 147,501 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 147,501 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 140,726 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage POOR STATE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 140,723 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage POOR STATE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BORDERLINE benefit of doubt given (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 132,450 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 132,420 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 122,502 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 118,720 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Feb 2021 111,792 miles

Child seats fitted to rear.

Pass 31 Jan 2020 105,780 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 105,780 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 96,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear tyre worn very low on inside edge,almost to the cords.

Pass 20 Feb 2018 88,218 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 88,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 78,201 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 68,812 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 57,774 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 57,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 46,244 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 31,868 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 19,467 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
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YP09 KFU is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YP09 KFU, 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 YP09 KFU registered?

YP09 KFU is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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