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SJ09 GWM

2009 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

208,477 mi
Last recorded208,477 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 GWM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 208,477 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear boot loaded

Fail 17 Feb 2026 208,477 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear boot loaded

Pass 15 Jan 2025 188,349 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted , obscuring testable components

Exhaust system corroded

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear thin , full inspection obscured with wheel on. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower engine mount bush perished

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Sub frame and suspension components corroded , including mounting areas

Small stone chips to windscreen , not affecting drivers view

Fail 14 Jan 2025 188,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Smooth on inner edge and cuts to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Smooth on inner edge and cuts to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine cover and under trays fitted , obscuring testable components

Exhaust system corroded

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear thin , full inspection obscured with wheel on. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower engine mount bush perished

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Uneven wear on inner edges and numerous cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Uneven wear on inner edges and numerous cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub frame and suspension components corroded , including mounting areas

Small stone chips to windscreen , not affecting drivers view

Pass 31 Jan 2024 181,688 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 181,688 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 167,894 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 153,291 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 138,910 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 133,948 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 133,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 118,725 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 May 2019 118,725 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2018 102,701 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 102,701 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2017 87,205 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 70,701 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish on tread

Fail 16 May 2016 70,701 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish on tread

Pass 11 May 2015 56,584 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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 45,620 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 33,619 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 33,609 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 31,780 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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SJ09 GWM is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SJ09 GWM, 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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SJ09 GWM is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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