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YP09 KGN

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

281,404 mi
Last recorded281,404 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 KGN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 281,404 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 281,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 259,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit center of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit center of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 259,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit center of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit center of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 252,882 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 252,876 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 247,148 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 14 Jun 2021 247,148 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2020 241,960 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 2 Jul 2019 234,204 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 210,580 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 210,580 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 187,920 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 187,920 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 162,894 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 162,894 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 138,779 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 138,779 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 115,081 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 89,840 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 89,839 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 65,131 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 KGN is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KGN, 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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YP09 KGN is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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