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NU59 GBY

2009 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,557 mi
Last recorded77,557 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 GBY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 77,557 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 74,665 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 74,664 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 71,973 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 71,973 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 68,421 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 63,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 60,308 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 60,307 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 57,857 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 53,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 49,548 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 49,548 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 46,051 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 41,097 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 35,572 miles

very slight leakage from offside rear shocker

Pass 9 Sep 2013 31,087 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 25,959 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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NU59 GBY is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NU59 GBY, 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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NU59 GBY is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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