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SD59 VHJ

2009 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,348 mi
Last recorded164,348 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 VHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 164,348 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 159,614 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 155,018 miles

underside has been undersealed

Pass 6 Feb 2023 151,015 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear frames (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 144,151 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre rear (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 front wishbones, x2 rear sway arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 144,151 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 front wishbones, x2 rear sway arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 138,048 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 134,164 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 134,091 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 126,524 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 118,583 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 118,583 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 110,889 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 100,151 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 87,219 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 75,689 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 75,689 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 57,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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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SD59 VHJ is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SD59 VHJ, 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 SD59 VHJ registered?

SD59 VHJ is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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