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AP53 XDL

2009 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,841 mi
Last recorded143,841 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 XDL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 143,841 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 134,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 124,892 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 121,490 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs, corroded,, rear discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished and cracking, minor cut in outer sidewall,, tyre is 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge,, 2.7mm,, tread perished and cracking,, tyre is 9 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s,, recommend replace (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low and deteriorated,, recommend replace ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine and sill covers and undertrays fitted, limiting view to some testable items

exhaust system, slight deterioration in places

o/s and n/s wiper rubbers perished

Pass 11 Mar 2022 121,480 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs, slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs advance surface corrosion, slightly noisy on rotation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge,, 2.7mm,, tyre is 8 years old (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers, and undertrays etc, limiting view of some testable items

slight road noise noticed on test.

vehicle tested in wet conditions,

Fail 11 Mar 2022 121,480 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs, slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs advance surface corrosion, slightly noisy on rotation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge,, 2.7mm,, tyre is 8 years old (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine covers, and undertrays etc, limiting view of some testable items

slight road noise noticed on test.

vehicle tested in wet conditions,

Pass 12 Aug 2020 120,657 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 114,884 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust emissions passed, emissions too low to register on smoke meter

reverse lights not working

under trays, sill and engine covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 19 Sep 2018 110,106 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 108,815 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 107,163 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 101,586 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 101,586 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 86,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2013 70,619 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 56,282 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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AP53 XDL is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc 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 AP53 XDL, 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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What year was AP53 XDL registered?

AP53 XDL is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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