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B8 LGY

2009 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,112 mi
Last recorded131,112 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 LGY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 131,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 124,682 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 124,682 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 116,097 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 104,290 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-4mm(Uneven wear) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 104,290 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lamp unit smashed & holed. Repaired with lens tape (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-4mm(Uneven wear) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 95,573 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 88,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2020 83,899 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 83,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 73,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 65,033 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 53,933 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 53,933 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 46,540 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 46,540 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Object Base (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 37,457 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 28,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 19,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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B8 LGY is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 B8 LGY, 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 B8 LGY registered?

B8 LGY is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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