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DG09 RVX

2009 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,471 mi
Last recorded215,471 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 RVX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 215,471 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 215,471 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 205,724 miles

Headlamp failure light on dash

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 205,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Headlamp failure light on dash

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 191,617 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both blistering tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front coil spring fouling inner wheel arch cover

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 181,511 miles

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

Offside Front spring fouling inner wheel arch cover

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 170,299 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 159,472 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre in repairable zone ()

Fail 23 Nov 2020 159,471 miles

Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre in repairable zone ()

Pass 25 Nov 2019 147,936 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 133,935 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 119,032 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 101,139 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 81,308 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 81,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 59,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 36,230 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 31,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edge

fuel filter wet

Pass 13 Mar 2012 22,794 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 22,635 miles

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

unable to check rear seat belts

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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DG09 RVX is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG09 RVX, 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 DG09 RVX registered?

DG09 RVX is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is DG09 RVX safe to buy?

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