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YY59 OTW

2009 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

204,901 mi
Last recorded204,901 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 204,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 197,192 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 176,971 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 158,505 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 145,333 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 145,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 133,709 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 123,649 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 123,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 108,369 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 108,363 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb mount loose (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 94,874 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 74,174 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 74,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 48,973 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 48,973 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 33,957 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 24,381 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2013 24,381 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 19,021 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 OTW is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc 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 OTW, 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 OTW is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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