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HW59 AYL

2009 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

183,525 mi
Last recorded183,525 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 AYL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 183,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jun 2025 178,006 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 170,243 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Jun 2023 158,321 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 158,321 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 145,678 miles

Unable to check rear seats and rear seatbelts

Pass 16 Jun 2021 133,989 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 127,688 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 120,608 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 112,735 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 112,735 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 101,090 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 89,662 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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HW59 AYL is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HW59 AYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW59 AYL registered?

HW59 AYL is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is HW59 AYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW59 AYL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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