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RK59 VZG

2009 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,102 mi
Last recorded158,102 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 VZG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 158,102 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 148,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 137,964 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 16 Aug 2023 137,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2022 132,623 miles

Central Rear seatbelt slow return

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both tie arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray

Pass 24 Aug 2020 122,900 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 122,900 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 117,577 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 110,828 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 104,675 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 97,216 miles

Offside Front Marker light not working

Fail 30 Aug 2016 97,216 miles

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

Offside Front Marker light not working

Pass 20 Aug 2015 85,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 85,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 73,901 miles

Oil leak

both rear trailing arm front bushes peeling

centre rear seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 20 Aug 2014 73,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

both rear trailing arm front bushes peeling

centre rear seatbelt slow to retract

offside rear tyre has deep cuts, no cords visable

Pass 27 Aug 2013 52,316 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 36,610 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn low

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

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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RK59 VZG is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,400cc 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 RK59 VZG, 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 RK59 VZG registered?

RK59 VZG is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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