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GA09 ETA

2009 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,541 mi
Last recorded165,541 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA09 ETA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 165,541 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 165,541 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working rectified [581 bulb] (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working rectified [501a bulb] (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 158,692 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2024 158,692 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2023 150,413 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 150,413 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 140,527 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 130,413 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 127,492 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 118,164 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 108,551 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 108,548 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 96,980 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 96,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 86,203 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has wear on the inside edge of the tires tread

Fail 6 Sep 2016 86,202 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective does not reel forward (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has wear on the inside edge of the tires tread

Pass 24 Sep 2015 75,224 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 64,325 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 48,253 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 33,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GA09 ETA is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Grey 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 GA09 ETA, 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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GA09 ETA is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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