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RK59 VEB

2009 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

193,888 mi
Last recorded193,888 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 VEB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 193,888 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 186,640 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 173,980 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 160,653 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 151,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cuts along outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Wiper blades are starting to smear screen

Pass 21 Sep 2021 145,680 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 143,300 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 136,828 miles

Nearside Mirror lamp i loose but not likely to fall out

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 136,828 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Mirror lamp i loose but not likely to fall out

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 125,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre is out of shape on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2017 116,381 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 102,448 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 90,828 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 90,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Advise Replacement O/S/F Tyre

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 75,750 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 61,632 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 48,322 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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RK59 VEB is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 RK59 VEB, 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 RK59 VEB registered?

RK59 VEB is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is RK59 VEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK59 VEB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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