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YX59 VWS

2009 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,216 mi
Last recorded137,216 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 VWS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 137,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside trailing arm front bushes are heavily deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 137,209 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back of dpf mainly and has various soot marks all around filter suggesting minor blows under heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside trailing arm front bushes are heavily deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear dpf pressure pipe is detached from filter

Pass 18 Dec 2020 120,888 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 108,209 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 95,181 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

small misting fuel filler pipe

Pass 19 Dec 2017 84,638 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 83,232 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 83,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 80,451 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 80,433 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 68,503 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 55,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 44,949 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 35,303 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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YX59 VWS is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YX59 VWS, 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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YX59 VWS is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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