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YY09 DGX

2009 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,796 mi
Last recorded189,796 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 DGX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 189,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mount broken.

centre exhaust flange very weak.

oil leak.

Fail 6 Jul 2026 189,793 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front marker light inop.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mount broken.

centre exhaust flange very weak.

oil leak.

Pass 4 Jul 2025 175,242 miles

Offside mirror damaged.

Rear exhaust mount broken.

centre exhaust flange very weak.

Fail 1 Jul 2025 175,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17. Goodyear. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nexen. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside mirror damaged.

Rear exhaust mount broken.

centre exhaust flange very weak.

Pass 1 Jul 2024 160,127 miles

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

Front exhaust flange weak.

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

Rear exhaust mount broken.

both inner front cv boots perished.

oil leak.

Pass 11 Jul 2023 146,407 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken.

centre exhaust flange weak/corroded.

engine oil leak.

Fail 11 Jul 2023 146,405 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread. 225/50/17. Nexen. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken.

centre exhaust flange weak/corroded.

engine oil leak.

Pass 5 Jul 2022 132,150 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre-cuts in tread.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on edges.

front undertray obscuring view.

Fail 5 Jul 2022 132,150 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre-cuts in tread.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on edges.

front undertray obscuring view.

Pass 7 Jul 2021 116,026 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective adrift, rust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 105,963 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 94,309 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 94,309 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/f inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2018 75,610 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/r inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 75,610 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s/f dip beam bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp incorrect colour replace o/s/f bulb (4.1.4 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/r inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 57,628 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre thin on inner and outer edges

osf tyre thin on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2016 41,913 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 38,465 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 May 2014 33,265 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 29,082 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

small cut n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 10 Apr 2012 23,040 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 DGX is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DGX, 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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YY09 DGX is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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