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SM59 AXH

2009 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,548 mi
Last recorded85,548 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 AXH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 85,548 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 73,197 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 73,195 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 69,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 64,767 miles

FLOOR COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUSPENSION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

SILLS COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 28 Oct 2021 63,600 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 63,598 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 62,365 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 60,452 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 60,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 54,816 miles

Headlamp adjuster warning lamp on but headlamps aim okay

Pass 19 Oct 2017 49,034 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 40,895 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 40,895 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 33,774 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 27,767 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 21,692 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 21,692 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 15,995 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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SM59 AXH is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SM59 AXH, 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 SM59 AXH registered?

SM59 AXH is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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