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YP59 XUG

2009 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

175,390 mi
Last recorded175,390 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 XUG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 175,390 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

under side of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes

Pass 22 Oct 2024 166,884 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 24 Oct 2023 158,631 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Underside coated in wax oil/ under seal restricting full inspection of body chassis brake pipes and suspension components

Pass 28 Oct 2022 155,378 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 150,002 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 149,752 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn main trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn main trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 138,754 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under body covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2019 130,920 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 22 Nov 2019 130,843 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 12 Dec 2018 122,773 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 122,773 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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 Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 113,784 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both)(inner faces)(ADVANCED (3.5.1i)

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

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

corrosion in general to exhaust system

Pass 24 Nov 2016 95,129 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 76,989 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BORDERLINE (3.5.1g)

corrosion in general to exhaust system

Pass 12 Dec 2014 56,965 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 45,647 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight uneven wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2012 41,445 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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YP59 XUG is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YP59 XUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP59 XUG registered?

YP59 XUG is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is YP59 XUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP59 XUG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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