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GL58 BLJ

2009 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,190 mi
Last recorded136,190 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL58 BLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 136,190 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 136,190 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 123,805 miles

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

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 20 Jun 2023 109,046 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 95,336 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 94,592 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 94,592 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 92,058 miles

Engine undertray damaged and sump also damaged but no leaks.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 89,301 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 85,664 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 80,504 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 71,691 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 61,320 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 47,661 miles

NSF tyre sidewall damaged and tread getting close to legal limit.

Pass 11 Feb 2013 35,774 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 24,772 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 24,772 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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GL58 BLJ is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Black 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 GL58 BLJ, 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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GL58 BLJ is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 January 2009.

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