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YT09 VCG

2009 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,611 mi
Last recorded157,611 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 VCG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 157,611 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 157,610 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 155,869 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 153,303 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex & exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 146,354 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 146,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 141,851 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 141,851 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 138,085 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 130,613 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 130,613 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 120,519 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 113,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer door handle sticking

Offside Front corner marker lamp inoperative

Pass 10 Mar 2015 102,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 94,278 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing treads uneven on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2013 85,585 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)

both front tyres are wearing on the inside edge

Pass 21 Apr 2012 75,655 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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YT09 VCG is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YT09 VCG, 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 YT09 VCG registered?

YT09 VCG is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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