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CV09 FVT

2009 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,266 mi
Last recorded157,266 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 FVT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 157,266 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 140,629 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 126,730 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 114,045 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 105,836 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 105,820 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 105,145 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 105,145 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 104,161 miles

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

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

Front whippers are smearing, but not affecting drivers view

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear link front arm, solid, buses are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 100,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone forward bush cracking/perishing. No free play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone forward bush cracking/perishing. No free play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, forward bush, starting to perish/delaminate, no free play detected. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rubber starting to perish at edges, no free play in joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 100,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone forward bush cracking/perishing. No free play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone forward bush cracking/perishing. No free play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, forward bush, starting to perish/delaminate, no free play detected. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rubber starting to perish at edges, no free play in joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 97,931 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 93,578 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 88,920 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 83,545 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 78,842 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 18 Dec 2012 51,544 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,517 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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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CV09 FVT is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CV09 FVT, 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 CV09 FVT registered?

CV09 FVT is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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