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YT59 ZYW

2009 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,312 mi
Last recorded157,312 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 ZYW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2021 157,312 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 146,742 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 146,734 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 2 May 2019 115,090 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 89,305 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 75,474 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 75,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 60,927 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 51,447 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2014 39,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 39,554 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 30,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 26,926 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f steering rack arm has slight play in it

Fail 13 Aug 2012 26,926 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f steering rack arm has slight play in it

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 ZYW is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ZYW, 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 ZYW registered?

YT59 ZYW is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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The MOT history for YT59 ZYW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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