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DF59 CTY

2009 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

255,552 mi
Last recorded255,552 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 CTY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 255,552 miles

Bypass temp measurement E O B D plug not working on vehicle also no dip stick tube for temp probe

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering slight roughness on when stationary but works ok

Pass 30 Oct 2024 245,036 miles

Steering slightly heavy on idle

Fail 30 Oct 2024 245,036 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering slightly heavy on idle

Pass 25 Oct 2023 235,666 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 228,131 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both-slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 228,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both-slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 220,160 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 211,693 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 201,014 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 186,908 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 174,065 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 154,511 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 134,049 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 134,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 112,466 miles

front wiper blades poor but cleaning windscreen sufficiently

Fail 10 Nov 2014 112,466 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wiper blades poor but cleaning windscreen sufficiently

Fail 20 Nov 2013 93,363 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 93,363 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 69,455 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 69,455 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DF59 CTY is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc 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 DF59 CTY, 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 DF59 CTY registered?

DF59 CTY is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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