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RE59 GBX

2009 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,818 mi
Last recorded142,818 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 GBX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 142,818 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 142,817 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front & rear brake discs & pads wearing low

Pass 14 Oct 2024 137,671 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 133,129 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 128,004 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 128,004 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 121,317 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 116,784 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 112,789 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 105,576 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 96,001 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 90,181 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 86,619 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 73,411 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Washer bottle/ washer fluid leak. Water to screen at time of test.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 73,411 miles

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

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

Washer bottle/ washer fluid leak. Water to screen at time of test.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 60,811 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 47,128 miles

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

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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RE59 GBX is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE59 GBX, 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 RE59 GBX registered?

RE59 GBX is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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