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DS59 JLS

2009 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

161,440 mi
Last recorded161,440 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS59 JLS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 161,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And bald to inner area of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 155,299 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 149,501 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 149,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 143,622 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 143,622 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 136,989 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 130,959 miles

Front wipers smearing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 125,578 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 116,730 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 107,770 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 100,320 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 100,320 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 88,308 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / front bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 1.6mm 235/55 R17 V 2013 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headlight output slightly reduced

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all worn (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 71,381 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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 56,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 41,061 miles

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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DS59 JLS is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS59 JLS, 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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DS59 JLS is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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The MOT history for DS59 JLS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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