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GL59 HFY

2009 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

73,715 mi
Last recorded73,715 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 HFY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 73,715 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 69,827 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 65,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 60,110 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 56,115 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 56,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 53,099 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 50,144 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 46,759 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 43,558 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 39,382 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 34,532 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement casing corroded (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 27,996 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 21,890 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 16,293 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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GL59 HFY is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GL59 HFY, 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 GL59 HFY registered?

GL59 HFY is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 9 December 2009.

Is GL59 HFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL59 HFY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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