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CU59 OVC

2009 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,033 mi
Last recorded82,033 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 OVC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 82,033 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 82,033 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working pump not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 78,985 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on inner edge + has small cuts (no cords showing at time of test) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 68,610 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 62,028 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 54,478 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 54,478 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 49,610 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 44,020 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 44,020 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 35,872 miles

Offside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2019 35,870 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2018 28,260 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front number plate damaged

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2017 24,852 miles

engine covers fitted

front number plate damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2016 22,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

nails in both rear tyres

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2016 22,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine covers fitted

nails in both rear tyres

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 20,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Nov 2014 20,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Nov 2013 17,516 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Oct 2012 10,874 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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CU59 OVC is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CU59 OVC, 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 CU59 OVC registered?

CU59 OVC is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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