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RK59 ZHF

2009 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

205,703 mi
Last recorded205,703 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 ZHF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 205,703 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 197,928 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 189,668 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 187,220 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 182,508 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 178,836 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 170,178 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 170,176 miles

Power steering malfunctioning steering stiff on turn plates (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 156,377 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering slightly heavy when stationary

Fail 13 Jul 2019 156,377 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering slightly heavy when stationary

Pass 14 Jul 2018 142,850 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 131,016 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 131,015 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 122,039 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 111,761 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 103,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 99,397 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 76,836 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 76,836 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZHF is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZHF, 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 ZHF registered?

RK59 ZHF is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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