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GJ09 ECN

2009 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,965 mi
Last recorded146,965 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 ECN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 146,965 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 138,362 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 138,361 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 131,629 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 126,993 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 121,624 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 121,619 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 115,108 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 109,327 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 101,414 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded mid section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 92,608 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 92,608 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 84,058 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 71,044 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 60,486 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 46,704 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 44,070 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 44,070 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 36,071 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 36,071 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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GJ09 ECN is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Grey 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 GJ09 ECN, 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 GJ09 ECN registered?

GJ09 ECN is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 4 May 2009.

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