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POP 185R

2009 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

209,207 mi
Last recorded209,207 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOP 185R
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 209,207 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 206,372 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 200,718 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 191,535 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 180,512 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 180,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 170,561 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 170,561 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2020 159,981 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 149,850 miles

Head light level device fault indicate on dash

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 149,850 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Head light level device fault indicate on dash

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 137,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 125,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 125,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 107,004 miles

Front wipers noisy/slightly smeary

Rear indicators faded

Pass 5 Dec 2014 89,052 miles

front no.plate peeling

Fail 5 Dec 2014 89,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front no.plate peeling

Pass 20 Dec 2013 71,967 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 51,382 miles

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

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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POP 185R is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 POP 185R, 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 POP 185R registered?

POP 185R is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is POP 185R safe to buy?

The MOT history for POP 185R shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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