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GU09 SYH

2009 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,336 mi
Last recorded133,336 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 SYH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 133,336 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 129,628 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres perishing on edges

Pass 11 Oct 2023 126,590 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 126,453 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 120,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

mirror cover missing

Fail 29 Mar 2022 120,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine service required

mirror cover missing

Pass 13 Mar 2021 112,071 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 107,013 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing missing but no sharp edges (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 107,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn very badly down to almost cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 dunlop sport (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 100,108 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 93,733 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 86,023 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 78,509 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2015 61,132 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 61,132 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 37,124 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)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 37,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 20,948 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 11,519 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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GU09 SYH is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GU09 SYH, 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 GU09 SYH registered?

GU09 SYH is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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