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SH59 VHU

2009 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

216,430 mi
Last recorded216,430 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 VHU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 216,430 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 216,428 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 203,218 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 183,806 miles

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

General corrosion underside

Pass 24 Feb 2023 169,218 miles

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

General corrosion underside

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 149,885 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2021 126,094 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 102,148 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 80,235 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 62,608 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 62,607 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 19 May 2017 47,656 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 37,909 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 34,158 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 34,158 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 29,719 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 24,417 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 18,661 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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SH59 VHU is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SH59 VHU, 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 SH59 VHU registered?

SH59 VHU is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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