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A5 RKD

2009 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,527 mi
Last recorded133,527 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 RKD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 133,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 128,025 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 122,465 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 117,569 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 111,113 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 111,096 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2021 103,388 miles

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 100,218 miles

Both rear tyre valves cracking.

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 95,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre valve cracked.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre valve cracked.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 90,693 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side marker inoperative.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 80,898 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt buckle damaged.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2 mm and worn on inner tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.5 mm and worn on inner tread. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 80,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt buckle damaged.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.5 mm and worn on inner tread. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2 mm and worn on inner tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.5 mm and worn on inner tread. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 70,921 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

both rear tyre wearing low (2mm).

both rear tyres cracking down tyre treads.

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 14 Oct 2014 59,602 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 12 Oct 2013 48,310 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 37,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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A5 RKD is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 93,059 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 RKD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Volvo XC70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A5 RKD is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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