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YR59 NRV

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,825 mi
Last recorded105,825 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 NRV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 105,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 104,986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 102,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 102,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 99,847 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 99,846 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 98,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 98,570 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 96,685 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 92,395 miles

Service light on

Fail 22 Oct 2019 92,395 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Service light on

Pass 17 Oct 2018 88,357 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 84,662 miles

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 19 Oct 2016 79,911 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 71,615 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 63,220 miles

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 15 Oct 2013 52,717 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 45,481 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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YR59 NRV is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YR59 NRV, 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 YR59 NRV registered?

YR59 NRV is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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The MOT history for YR59 NRV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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