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RK59 ZHN

2009 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,766 mi
Last recorded116,766 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 ZHN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 116,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low & inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low & inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 114,340 miles

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

undertrays obscuring underbody components

Fail 5 Aug 2024 114,298 miles

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

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

undertrays obscuring underbody components

Pass 9 Aug 2023 109,081 miles

undertrays obscuring underbody components

Fail 3 Aug 2023 109,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays obscuring underbody components

Pass 10 Aug 2022 104,227 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 104,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 99,814 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 99,814 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 95,591 miles

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

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

engine covers and under tray fitted

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 28 Jul 2020 95,591 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

engine covers and under tray fitted

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 26 Mar 2019 87,419 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 80,373 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 75,217 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 69,060 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 58,901 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 48,704 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 37,680 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 ZHN is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Red 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 ZHN, 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 ZHN registered?

RK59 ZHN is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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