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SL59 VSY

2009 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

176,087 mi
Last recorded176,087 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 VSY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 176,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

superficial corrosion on underside suspension but not to excess

Fail 18 Feb 2026 176,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached mounting fractured (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

superficial corrosion on underside suspension but not to excess

Pass 4 Mar 2025 170,219 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 155,171 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 131,765 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 120,261 miles

Covers preventing inspection of sills.

Pass 11 Mar 2021 115,797 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 112,497 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 104,239 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 101,149 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/r and o/s/r front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 101,149 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/r and o/s/r front bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 100,015 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front both o/s and n/s tyres wearing inner edges

Front both o/s and n/s wiper blades deteriorating

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 92,653 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 84,103 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 80,188 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 59,373 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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SL59 VSY is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SL59 VSY, 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 SL59 VSY registered?

SL59 VSY is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 7 October 2009.

Is SL59 VSY safe to buy?

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