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BD59 BWY

2009 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

148,794 mi
Last recorded148,794 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 BWY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 148,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to the legal limit and worn smooth at the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the legal limit and worn smooth at the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking in the grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 136,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 136,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 126,123 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 126,101 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 113,068 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 112,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on the side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 97,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing beginning to perish on the side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing beginning to perish on the side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 97,008 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing beginning to perish on the side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing beginning to perish on the side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 81,311 miles

Coolant level close to min

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

front washers only just sufficient to supply enough fluid to windscreen.

Fail 3 Mar 2021 81,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Coolant level close to min

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 77,787 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 68,911 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 68,040 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 58,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 1.6mm legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 58,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 1.6mm legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 50,950 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 44,281 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 36,104 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 28,319 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 28,319 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 20,997 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 20,997 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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BD59 BWY is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BD59 BWY, 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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BD59 BWY is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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