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DE59 HXJ

2009 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,129 mi
Last recorded159,129 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 HXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 159,129 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 149,062 miles

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

Offside headlamp image slightly dim

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 148,535 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside headlamp image slightly dim

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 139,759 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edges on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes on both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 139,759 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edges on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes on both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 130,622 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured on both sides of vehicle (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes on both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 121,174 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 115,752 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 102,662 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 91,213 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 91,213 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 81,382 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 74,912 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 62,987 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 52,355 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 42,098 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 40,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 31,068 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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DE59 HXJ is a 2009 Volvo V70 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 V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 97,007 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE59 HXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE59 HXJ registered?

DE59 HXJ is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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