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SC59 EAR

2009 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

170,424 mi
Last recorded170,424 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC59 EAR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 170,424 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 153,849 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 158,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 145,592 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 133,916 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 133,916 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 120,641 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 108,675 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 95,481 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 95,481 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 81,966 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 79,385 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted slight damage (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 71,489 miles

offside rear lower radius arm slightly damaged

Pass 5 May 2016 63,695 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 57,123 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 50,549 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 49,347 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 43,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 28,127 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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SC59 EAR is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SC59 EAR, 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 SC59 EAR registered?

SC59 EAR is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is SC59 EAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC59 EAR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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