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LA59 VYM

2009 Volvo XC70

Gold Petrol 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,675 mi
Last recorded126,675 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA59 VYM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 126,675 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm front bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes perished slightly

o/s steering rack inner joint has slight play

rear exhaust system corroded slightly

Fail 25 Mar 2026 126,674 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm front bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes perished slightly

o/s steering rack inner joint has slight play

rear exhaust system corroded slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2025 119,943 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm front bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension shock absorber dust cover perished slightly

rear exhaust corroded/ deteriorated slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2024 115,088 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm front bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension shock absorber gaiter perished

Pass 24 Mar 2023 109,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm front bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension shock absorber gaiter perished

small cuts in n/s/r tyre but not to ply/ cords

Pass 18 Mar 2022 102,166 miles

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

front brake discs worn/ corroded slightly on edge

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension shock absorber dust cover perished slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2021 90,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber gaiter split

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber gaiter split

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 84,852 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

centre/ rear exhaust mounting corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

slight surface corrosion rear sub frame

Fail 4 Mar 2020 84,842 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

centre/ rear exhaust mounting corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

rear brake discs worn

slight surface corrosion rear sub frame

Pass 7 Mar 2019 71,968 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear brake discs getting worn

Pass 9 Mar 2018 57,855 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 57,853 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 45,333 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 43,237 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 43,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 35,293 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 35,293 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)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 29,077 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 22,803 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 18,299 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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LA59 VYM is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LA59 VYM, 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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LA59 VYM is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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