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YY09 AWG

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,237 mi
Last recorded158,237 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 AWG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 158,237 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear caliper slightly siezed

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

brake effort only just met

Fail 7 Feb 2026 158,207 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear caliper slightly siezed

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

brake effort only just met

Pass 31 Jan 2025 154,821 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Feb 2024 151,968 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

power steering noisy

Fail 1 Feb 2024 151,964 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 149,546 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 149,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated all four (5.2.3 (l))

power steering noisey

Pass 17 Jan 2022 146,841 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 144,626 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 143,789 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 133,158 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Apr 2019 133,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Apr 2018 116,653 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 116,653 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 102,516 miles

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

right hand bonnet latch sticking ..opens with difficulty

Fail 12 Apr 2017 102,516 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

right hand bonnet latch sticking ..opens with difficulty

Pass 4 May 2016 90,486 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 79,158 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 66,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 58,704 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 57,343 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 42,027 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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YY09 AWG is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YY09 AWG, 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 YY09 AWG registered?

YY09 AWG is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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