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GU09 TZS

2009 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,468 mi
Last recorded166,468 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 TZS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 166,468 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 166,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 154,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges and tread depths getting low

under trays fitted unable to see all testable items

Fail 8 Jul 2020 154,384 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges and tread depths getting low

under trays fitted unable to see all testable items

Pass 8 Jul 2019 145,615 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 135,424 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 126,042 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 126,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 116,169 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 106,324 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 95,511 miles

Front wipers smear

Nearside front tyre tread depth low on inner edge

Offside front tyre tread depth low on inner edge

Fail 27 Aug 2013 85,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 85,893 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 73,543 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 73,543 miles

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

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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GU09 TZS is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TZS, 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 TZS registered?

GU09 TZS is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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