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YY59 OTJ

2009 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

216,353 mi
Last recorded216,353 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 OTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 216,353 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (Corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 212,520 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 199,976 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 178,830 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 156,642 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 148,527 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 145,830 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 145,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 127,418 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 109,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 88,645 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 67,826 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 48,140 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 48,140 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 36,816 miles

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

both front and nearside rear tyres low

Pass 30 Nov 2012 24,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OTJ is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OTJ, 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 OTJ is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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