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A2 XLS

2009 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,546 mi
Last recorded146,546 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 XLS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 146,546 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 142,842 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 142,802 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 139,663 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 136,041 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 132,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 132,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 129,552 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 125,976 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 125,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2019 120,886 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 115,319 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 110,280 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 110,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/zr17/98y (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 105,097 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 101,205 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)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 92,316 miles

front tyres wearing low and feathering on the inner edges

Pass 18 May 2013 66,802 miles

front discs getting worn

front tyres 3mm

Pass 26 May 2012 43,245 miles

advise nail in o/s/r tyre

advise slight lip front and rear discs

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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A2 XLS is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A2 XLS, 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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What year was A2 XLS registered?

A2 XLS is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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