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YX09 VLS

2009 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,977 mi
Last recorded143,977 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 VLS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 143,977 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 143,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 142,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

fuel hose moist

Pass 6 Mar 2024 141,923 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Mar 2024 141,922 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 141,138 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 141,138 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 139,755 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 136,159 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 134,412 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 131,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn beyond service standard (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 131,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn beyond service standard (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 125,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Not affecting drivers view. (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 111,039 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 92,200 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 76,739 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 58,780 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 43,558 miles

unable to test n/s/r seat belt as baby seat fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2012 25,793 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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YX09 VLS is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YX09 VLS, 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 YX09 VLS registered?

YX09 VLS is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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