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YY59 OSX

2009 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,717 mi
Last recorded166,717 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 OSX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 166,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2026 166,714 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 158,407 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2024 149,078 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 139,416 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 130,815 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 122,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 118,440 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip out side zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 112,943 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 112,942 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 102,487 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 95,763 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 83,916 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 79,399 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

all brake discs have slight corrosion on faces

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2014 66,824 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 57,039 miles

Both front tyre inner edges worn off

o/s rear trailing arm bush wearing

Pass 26 Nov 2012 45,743 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 45,742 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 OSX is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OSX, 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 OSX is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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