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YY59 HXP

2009 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

190,940 mi
Last recorded190,940 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 HXP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 190,940 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 190,940 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 182,032 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front wipers smear the screen slightly

headlamp warning message on dash

Pass 6 Nov 2023 173,529 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 173,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 163,836 miles

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

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 155,666 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Very slight play in OSF track rod end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 145,648 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 134,331 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre has no visible tread pattern on its inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 126,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre mis - shapen on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 126,542 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre mis - shapen on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 113,508 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 96,184 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 75,567 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 18 Nov 2014 56,988 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 56,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 44,134 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2013 44,129 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen washers poor performance

Fail 12 Nov 2012 31,516 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 31,516 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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 HXP is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HXP, 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 HXP is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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