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GY09 HHJ

2009 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

117,244 mi
Last recorded117,244 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 HHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 117,244 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 117,244 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 108,590 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 108,590 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch trim missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 94,635 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 94,635 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 79,127 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 78,807 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 78,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 77,031 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 11 Aug 2022 77,031 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Aug 2021 70,164 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 66,313 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 66,313 miles

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

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 61,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 55,349 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 55,349 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 49,263 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 43,407 miles

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

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

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

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2016 43,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2015 37,484 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 29,956 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 24,987 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 17,902 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 15,592 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 15,592 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall cut not to cords

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside 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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GY09 HHJ is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 GY09 HHJ, 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 GY09 HHJ registered?

GY09 HHJ is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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