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YY09 LCG

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,707 mi
Last recorded199,707 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 199,707 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 189,974 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 182,435 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 176,062 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 166,640 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 166,627 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 150,459 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 140,679 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 130,023 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 116,274 miles

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust bracket badly corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2018 116,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust bracket badly corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 102,555 miles

rear brake discs badly worn

rear brake pads worn

rear tyres worn inner

Pass 3 Jun 2016 91,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2016 91,023 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed due to loose wheel arch cover (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 76,189 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)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 58,203 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 58,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 May 2013 43,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2013 43,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 31,006 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 LCG is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LCG, 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 LCG is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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