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GJ59 YKD

2009 Volvo XC70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

188,273 mi
Last recorded188,273 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 YKD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2025 188,273 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 179,502 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 179,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 172,745 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 172,745 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 164,146 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 155,127 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 155,122 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 152,388 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 141,794 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 126,170 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 120,337 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 118,935 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

e m l light on

Pass 27 Oct 2015 99,507 miles

rear child seats fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 83,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 66,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2012 41,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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GJ59 YKD is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GJ59 YKD, 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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GJ59 YKD is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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