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PY09 AAU

2009 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,906 mi
Last recorded171,906 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY09 AAU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 171,906 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor images (4.1.4 (b))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 164,616 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 164,616 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 159,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 148,711 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 148,711 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 133,998 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 133,998 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 117,845 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 101,076 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 82,862 miles

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

rear diff has a slight misting of oil

Pass 23 Aug 2013 66,317 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 66,305 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 50,390 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 48,610 miles

Tow bar electrics do not work.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2012 48,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tow bar electrics do not work.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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PY09 AAU is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PY09 AAU, 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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PY09 AAU is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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