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R9 PPB

2009 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,837 mi
Last recorded134,837 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 PPB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 134,837 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake only just met minimum requirements at 17% (min 16%)

Fail 3 Sep 2024 134,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Reflector surround (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Bumper has a hole

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake only just met minimum requirements at 17% (min 16%)

Pass 5 Sep 2023 127,622 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres Bald On Inner Edge / Cracking Between Treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 120,137 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Anti Roll Bar Bushes Slightly Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2021 113,668 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

unable to find manufacturers plate value

Fail 3 Sep 2021 113,655 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

unable to find manufacturers plate value

Pass 22 Jul 2020 103,296 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides have sidewall damage but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 94,040 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 88,001 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 81,072 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 81,071 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 74,873 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 74,872 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 65,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre wall cut

Pass 13 Mar 2014 55,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 46,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2013 46,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,276 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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R9 PPB is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R9 PPB, 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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R9 PPB is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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