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YP09 KGU

2009 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,678 mi
Last recorded77,678 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 KGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 77,678 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 77,675 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 74,905 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 71,919 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 67,041 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 67,041 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 59,711 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 50,487 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water droplets (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 50,487 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water droplets (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 50,103 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 49,130 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 46,684 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 43,371 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 39,973 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 34,640 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 28,921 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 23,012 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 19,895 miles

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

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

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 KGU is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YP09 KGU, 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 KGU is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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