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NL59 FXV

2009 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

217,145 mi
Last recorded217,145 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 FXV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 217,145 miles

centre bracket of exhaust is broken

o/s/r shock absorber is starting to leak oil

Fail 30 Sep 2025 217,144 miles

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

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

centre bracket of exhaust is broken

o/s/r shock absorber is starting to leak oil

Pass 24 Oct 2024 212,192 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 212,192 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 205,452 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 205,452 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 199,534 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Tail light damaged

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 199,533 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Tail light damaged

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 190,190 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 176,320 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 160,862 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 141,876 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 141,875 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 120,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop well worn

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear bump stop well worn

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 101,605 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 101,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 83,220 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 72,899 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 72,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

itews removed from rear to inspect seat belts

Pass 3 Sep 2013 55,999 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 55,999 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,141 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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NL59 FXV is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 NL59 FXV, 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 NL59 FXV registered?

NL59 FXV is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 5 October 2009.

Is NL59 FXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL59 FXV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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