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SC09 GDX

2009 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

201,590 mi
Last recorded201,590 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 GDX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 201,590 miles

fuel tank filler pipe damp, no leak found.

Fail 30 Nov 2024 201,590 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

fuel tank filler pipe damp, no leak found.

Pass 9 Dec 2023 196,695 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 194,783 miles

Both front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (prior to sep 2009)

Both front brake discs worn, but not excessively

Both rear brake discs worn, but not excessively

Both rear inner sills corroded

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front subframe and front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 194,783 miles

Both front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (prior to sep 2009)

Both front brake discs worn, but not excessively

Both rear brake discs worn, but not excessively

Both rear inner sills corroded

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front subframe and front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 186,444 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 186,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 177,964 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2020 177,963 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2019 167,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 156,837 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight damage front no plate

Pass 20 Nov 2017 143,873 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 127,940 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 113,369 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 97,983 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 27 Nov 2013 82,526 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 67,574 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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SC09 GDX is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SC09 GDX, 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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SC09 GDX is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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