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DC59 HWG

2009 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,969 mi
Last recorded111,969 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC59 HWG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 111,969 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough Slightly stiff in operation (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Rear subframe corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2026 111,969 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm insecurely attached inner tie arm bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Steering system slightly rough Slightly stiff in operation (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2025 107,697 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 99,802 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 99,784 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 96,801 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 93,575 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 90,436 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 90,434 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyre's Worn on edges Drivers/Passengers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 88,218 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 84,926 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 82,407 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 79,243 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 74,234 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 64,828 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 64,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 64,697 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 61,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads wearing low.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre and offside rear tyre wearing on inner edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 47,983 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 47,983 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 36,367 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DC59 HWG is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DC59 HWG, 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 DC59 HWG registered?

DC59 HWG is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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