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AJ59 UCR

2009 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

166,975 mi
Last recorded166,975 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 UCR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 166,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect plus o/side (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus o/side are worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus o/side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split in outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 166,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect plus o/side (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus o/side are worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus o/side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split in outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is worn on outer 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 19 Nov 2024 155,212 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 155,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 149,493 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect plus o/side (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 149,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect plus o/side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 136,255 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Above rear anti roll bar (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 129,333 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 122,524 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 115,333 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 115,300 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 103,958 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 103,958 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge severely worn

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 93,442 miles

Nearside Front tre wearing inner edge

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

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

rear reg plate deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2017 93,442 miles

Nearside Front tre wearing inner edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2016 79,817 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 79,817 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 67,833 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 53,590 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 43,848 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 43,830 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 31,714 miles

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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AJ59 UCR is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ59 UCR, 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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AJ59 UCR is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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