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EY59 VPU

2009 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,993 mi
Last recorded97,993 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 VPU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 97,993 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear windscreen washer has a weak spray

Pass 23 Jul 2025 95,195 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 91,633 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 91,633 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Jun 2023 90,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 85,590 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 78,237 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 71,419 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 71,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 61,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 51,829 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 51,810 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 41,430 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 31,805 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 29,025 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 24,258 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 19,890 miles

front wipers slight smearing screen

Pass 27 Oct 2012 16,200 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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EY59 VPU is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EY59 VPU, 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 EY59 VPU registered?

EY59 VPU is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 November 2009.

Is EY59 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY59 VPU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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