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MIL 5493

2009 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

160,842 mi
Last recorded160,842 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 5493
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 160,842 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear, rear springs front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 159,292 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 159,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 156,200 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body mot items are corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2023 156,200 miles

under body mot items are corroded

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 150,917 miles

Slight underbody corrosion.

Fail 3 Aug 2022 150,917 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Slight underbody corrosion.

Pass 3 Aug 2021 147,201 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2021 147,201 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2020 145,382 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 142,923 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 142,870 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 128,692 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 118,237 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 118,237 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 114,510 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 6mm (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 106,478 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 88,413 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 72,475 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 72,475 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 55,896 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 55,896 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 42,072 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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MIL 5493 is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MIL 5493, 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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MIL 5493 is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 7 January 2009.

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