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YY59 APU

2009 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,493 mi
Last recorded113,493 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 APU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 113,493 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 105,266 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 103,027 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 103,027 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 101,085 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 98,161 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 98,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 94,571 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 85,341 miles

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 76,129 miles

Under-trays fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 66,537 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 59,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside fron windscreen washer not working

winter tyres are fitted to all 4 wheels

Fail 17 May 2014 50,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 May 2014 50,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2013 43,922 miles

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

nearside front tyre distorted on tread face

Fail 8 May 2013 43,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre distorted on tread face

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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YY59 APU is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YY59 APU, 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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YY59 APU is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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