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YR59 YZU

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

228,299 mi
Last recorded228,299 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 YZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 228,299 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 223,032 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 217,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 213,035 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 203,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 203,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 191,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 177,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin canot see exactly how low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre inner shoulder ()

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 177,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin canot see exactly how low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre inner shoulder ()

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 164,673 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective light output slightly dimmer (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 153,810 miles

Nearside Front Wiper smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Rear Exhaust bracket broken (before back box)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 153,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Wiper smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Rear Exhaust bracket broken (before back box)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 145,193 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres around 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 135,984 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 117,872 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 82,816 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 YZU is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YR59 YZU, 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 YZU registered?

YR59 YZU is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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