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GU59 GLZ

2009 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,065 mi
Last recorded118,065 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 GLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 118,065 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 118,065 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 114,101 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 110,069 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Sep 2023 110,066 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2022 105,723 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 102,325 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 100,113 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 97,074 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 97,074 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 93,977 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 87,788 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 87,788 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 71,771 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edges

front brake discs and pads required

Fail 19 Sep 2016 71,771 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edges

front brake discs and pads required

Pass 18 Sep 2015 54,773 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn beyond service standard on inside edges

Fail 17 Sep 2015 54,073 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn beyond service standard on inside edges

Pass 15 Sep 2014 47,208 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 35,523 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 28,749 miles

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)

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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GU59 GLZ is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GU59 GLZ, 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 GU59 GLZ registered?

GU59 GLZ is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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