2009 Volvo V70 · 12,962 MOT tests
2009 Volvo V70 reliability
2009 Volvo V70s fail 35.3% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 20 V70 years (12,962 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V70s: 36.2%)
- 35.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V70s: 36.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 132,022
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,962
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 9% of tests fail here (9% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 50% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Volvo V70
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16.6%
- Suspension10.1%
- Tyres9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.8%
- Brakes5.8%
- Body, chassis and structure3.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.98%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 2.96%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.85%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.62%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.22%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 2.2%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.38%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.62%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.79%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.51%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.42%) · Exhaust mounting defective (6.03%)
Other years
Every Volvo V70 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Volvo V70 reliable?
2009 Volvo V70s fail 35.3% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 20 V70 years (12,962 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Volvo V70 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.98% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (2.96% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.85% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Volvo V70 have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Volvo V70 shows 132,022 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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