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SJI 1491

2009 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,610 mi
Last recorded133,610 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJI 1491
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 133,610 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 133,610 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 114,516 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 114,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 103,550 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 103,547 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 89,040 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 71,778 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 69,254 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 66,661 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 64,281 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 64,281 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 61,779 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 57,508 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 49,128 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 39,272 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 26,947 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre tred

Pass 29 Sep 2012 21,267 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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SJI 1491 is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Black 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 SJI 1491, 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 SJI 1491 registered?

SJI 1491 is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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