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CV59 VKS

2009 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

193,163 mi
Last recorded193,163 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 VKS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 193,163 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 190,674 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 187,346 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 183,804 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 183,804 miles

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour Blue with reduced intensity (4.1.4 (d))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 179,284 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 179,284 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 172,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 167,133 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 160,064 miles

Both front tyre's lightly wearing on inner edge's nearside front nail in tread.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 150,849 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 150,849 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 140,534 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 128,474 miles

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

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

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

unable to fully inspect nearside rear seat belt child seat fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2015 128,831 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

unable to fully inspect nearside rear seat belt child seat fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 109,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to fully inspect nearside rear seat belt as child seat fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2013 87,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 87,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 63,565 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to 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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CV59 VKS 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 CV59 VKS, 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 CV59 VKS registered?

CV59 VKS is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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