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YR09 FWV

2009 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,744 mi
Last recorded153,744 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 FWV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 153,744 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 151,592 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 143,863 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 135,830 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 128,073 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 122,446 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 116,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 105,986 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 96,198 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 96,198 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 88,049 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 80,934 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 74,697 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 62,897 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 62,896 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 50,608 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 38,743 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 38,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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YR09 FWV is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,400cc 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 YR09 FWV, 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 YR09 FWV registered?

YR09 FWV is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 April 2009.

Is YR09 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR09 FWV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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