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YT59 KVR

2009 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,771 mi
Last recorded148,771 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 KVR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 148,771 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 142,239 miles

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

rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 5 Apr 2023 139,967 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 131,037 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 119,541 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 113,645 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 105,910 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 97,279 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 97,279 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 93,972 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 93,967 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 83,508 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 83,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 67,178 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 51,594 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 33,756 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)

unable to test towbar wiring

Fail 24 Jul 2012 33,658 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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)

unable to test towbar wiring

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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YT59 KVR is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,997cc 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 YT59 KVR, 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 YT59 KVR registered?

YT59 KVR is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for YT59 KVR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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